Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early July! The garden features over …
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.
Register Now for a Spring Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start on May 10! The garden features over 225 …
Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest
The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful …
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
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 …
You Can Grow Seeds Outdoors This Winter - Learn How!
Winter sowing is an option for gardeners who want to grow plants from seeds but lack indoor growing space. …
Learn About Gardening This Winter at the Arboretum at Tanglewood
The Adult Education series at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park continues this winter with exciting classes in January and …
Soil Testing Kits Available in the Demonstration Garden
Do you need soil testing kits? Currently, community members can pick up a soil testing kit outside our office …
Join Us for Gardening Classes in Fall 2023!
We are excited to announce our fall classes in the Arboretum Adult Education series. Our Arboretum Adult Education classes …
Fall Plant Sale Is Coming Up in Forsyth County
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Forsyth County is excited to announce their 2023 fall plant sale! Saturday, September 16, …
Forks on Friday Gardening Classes Return This Fall!
Forks on Friday is returning in fall of 2023! N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, is excited to offer …
Arboretum Adult Education Summer 2023 Classes
Our Arboretum Adult Education series returns with summer classes to help you improve your knowledge and skills in the …
What Do I Do About Powdery Mildew in My Garden?
Late in the summer is a common time to find powdery mildew in the garden. Powdery mildew is a …
What's in Bloom Provides Community Education & Engagement
Gardeners contact us at Extension all the time to ask for assistance with plant identification. N.C. Cooperative Extension is …
Now Accepting Applications for the Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, is now accepting applications for the 2023 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Initial Training …
You’re Invited to Volunteer at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park!
You’re invited to join us at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park for evening volunteer workdays in 2023. We are …
Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program Interest Sessions
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) are members of the local community who assist Extension with its horticulture programs. EMGVs …