Spring 2025 Adult Education at the Arboretum
We are excited to announce the classes in our Adult Education series for spring 2025! The Adult Education at …
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.
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, …
February Is a Great Time to Prune Blueberries!
Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly …
Join Us in Kernersville at Gardening for Everyone Classes
Whether you are new to gardening or have been growing for a while, there’s always something to learn. This …
Forsyth County Volunteers Share Information at Farmers Markets
According to the 2022 NC Farmers Market Census, over 6 million people visited farmers markets across the state in …
Youth Education at the Arboretum Reinforces Science Standards
According to the NC Department of Public Instruction, in the 2022-23 school year, 38% of Forsyth County students were …
Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …
Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox has always been the go-to site for photos of cultivated plants, both native and …
Volunteers Grow Produce to Feed Forsyth County Community
According to Feeding America, almost 40,000 adults and 19,280 children in Forsyth County are food insecure (2022). In order …
Photos From Extension's Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 13, 2024 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators …
Learn With Us at Fall 2024 Arboretum Adult Education Classes!
Our Arboretum Adult Education series returns this fall, with programs at a variety of times and locations. Join us this …
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program of Forsyth County
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, is now accepting applications for the 2024 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Initial Training …
Join Us in Lewisville to Learn About Managing Insects in Your Garden
Insects are a challenge in any yard. While some are pests, many others are helpful creatures to have in …
Blooming Pages Book Club to Meet at Paddison Memorial Library
The Blooming Pages Book Club is a book club focused on gardening related books. The book club is offered through …
Upcoming Gardening Classes at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park
We hope to see you at our summer 2024 classes in the Arboretum Adult Education series. Join us in …
Learn About Gardening at Forks on Friday This Spring
We are excited to announce our spring classes in the Forks on Friday series. Forks on Friday is where …
Join Us for Spring 2024 Arboretum Adult Education Classes!
We hope to see you at our spring 2024 Arboretum Adult Education classes. These programs are presented by N.C. Cooperative …