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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
Early Summer 2024 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to late fall for …
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 …
2023 Volunteer of the Year Awards
Every year, we get to celebrate the accomplishments of some of our outstanding volunteers who are driving forces in educating …
Join Us for the 2023 Spring Plant Sale!
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Forsyth County will hold their 2023 Spring Plant Sale at the Arboretum at …
What's in Bloom Is Back for the 2023 Season
We are excited to see spring arriving in our area! This season, we will continue posting photos of plants …
Get Prepared for a Productive Gardening Season!
As the weather warms up, gardeners are itching to get their hands in the soil. We have a variety …
Join Us for Forks on Friday Gardening Classes in Spring 2023
We invite you to join us for our Forks on Friday education series in spring 2023! Forks on Friday is a …