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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
Growers: Start Scouting in February for the Allium Leafminer
Last spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont noticed unusual problems with their allium crops, primarily bulb onions, …
Rushing Spring | Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Clay County
By: Eleanor Moyer, Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Clay County Oh, any warm, sunny day deepens my desire for Spring to …
Some Advice About Natural Additives for Houseplants
By: Eleanor Moyer, Master Gardener℠ volunteer of Clay County One raw, dreary day, I shambled down to the workroom to be …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Training Course
NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Clay County is happy to announce its upcoming Extension Master Gardener …
Autumn Actions
By: Eleanor Moyer, NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer in Clay County What superb weather we’re enjoying! I want to …
Interns Graduate Master Gardener Course
Twelve interns of the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Clay County have completed the 13-week course to become professional …
Master Gardener Plant Sale
Come on out to Extension Master Gardener℠ Program of Clay County Annual Spring Plant Sale. The sale will be May …
February Gardening To-Do List | Clay County Master Gardeners
By: Eleanor Moyer I was all set to work outdoors, when Mother Nature threw another curve ball. She has been busy …
2023 Master Gardener Class
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Clay County is happy to announce its upcoming Master Gardener Training Course. The 2023 …
Bulbs | Clay County Master Gardeners
Bulbs By Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener I am sitting at my window looking at my rain gauge mounting its …
Grass - Clay County Master Gardeners
Grass By: Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Clay County There are many opinions about lawns. Some think too many resources …
Crepe Myrtles - Clay County Master Gardeners
By: Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener℠ of Clay County Over half a century ago, I had a disagreement with my …
Daylilies | Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Clay County
By Eleanor Moyers, Clay County Master Gardener As I crunched along my fading greenish grass, I realized how magnificent my …