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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Spring 2023 Gardening Classes at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park
We are happy to announce that our Arboretum Adult Education class series will continue with more fabulous offerings this spring! We …
Additional "Prune Like a Pro" Classes Scheduled
Due to popular demand, we are offering additional sessions of Prune Like a Pro at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. …
Winter 2023 Arboretum Adult Education Classes
The Adult Education series at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park will resume in January 2023. Our winter classes will be …
Join Us for Forks on Friday in January & February 2023!
We are excited to resume our Forks on Friday education series this winter with classes in January and February 2023. Bring …
Winter Is a Great Time for Garden Tool Care
Most gardeners have a favorite tool, it’s probably one that they reach for most frequently when out in the …
Add Flowering Bulbs in Your Garden This Fall
Fall is a great time to add flowering bulbs to your garden. Flowers that bloom early in the spring, …
Join Us at Lewisville Library to Learn About Dividing Plants
Come to the Lewisville Branch on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. to learn some tips on how to …
How Do I Divide Perennial Plants in My Garden?
In reference to gardening with perennials, you may have heard the adage “first they sleep, then they creep, then …