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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …