Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Starting Your Own Vegetable Garden
Growing your own vegetables can be a rewarding experience, providing fresh, healthy produce right from your backyard. If you’re …
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden
By the time springtime rolls around many folks are itching to get back into their gardens and start cleaning …
Garden Chores for February
by Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer Here it is the middle of February, but after our brief spring-like …
2025 Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale
Come on out to Extension Master Gardener℠ of Clay County Annual Spring Plant Sale. The sale will be May 2-3, …
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …
Terrarium
by Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer I am not the only one who did not want to return …
Introducing 2025 Extension Master Gardener Interns
Back Row: Stephen Mesimer, Gail Kucharik, Martin Karmar, Connie Brown, Aline Conley.Front Row: Sharon Del Dianco, Militza Arias, Jessica Dixon, …
Autumn
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness close bosom-friend of the maturing sun Keats Well, I am afraid that fog mists seem to …
Master Gardener Volunteer Interest Meeting
Are you interested in becoming a better gardener? How about giving back to your community? Then, join us to …
What’s Fashionable in Landscape
by Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener My daughter attended the Southern Living Design House near Charleston last week—how to live …
Natives for Late Summer
By: Elenor Moyer – Extension Master Gardener Vounteer I do love to work in the garden, but despite my best …
Downtown Discovery Garden | Extension Master Gardeners of Clay County
By: Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Finally, we have had some rain! While that’s 99% good, it does make …
July to-Do List | Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Clay County
By: Eleanor Moyer, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Clay County Well, dear readers, how does your garden grow? It certainly has been …
A Peony for Your Thoughts | Clay County Extension Master Gardeners
By: Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer of Clay County If you were fortunate enough to attend the Extension Master …