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 …
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.
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 …
Establishing a New Lawn in the Piedmont
When planning a new lawn, careful consideration must be made on the site itself and then selecting the type …
Care for Established Lawns in the Piedmont
With an establish lawn it is important to understand the type or types of grass that are present. The …
Join Us for Fall Adult Education Classes at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park!
We invite you to join us this fall for our Adult Education series at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. …
What's Bugging You? Workshop Series
Join us for summer workshops focused on pest management in the garden. All workshops will be taught by Extension …
Celebrate National Pollinator Month in the Garden!
June is National Pollinator month. There are a variety of ways you can support pollinators in your yard and …
Forsyth County Volunteer Awards
National Volunteer Week falls on the third week of April each year, and North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County …
Lawn Alternatives – Replacing or Reducing the Size of Your Lawn
This article was compiled by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Nancy Goodrum. Have you ever thought about why you have a lawn? For several …
Arboretum Adult Education Classes for Winter 2022
We hope to see you again this year for more Arboretum Adult Education classes! Each class will be on Wednesday …
Have You Seen Tropical Spiderwort?
Tropical spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis), a noxious weed, has been found in several landscape beds in Raleigh. See a fact …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Cheryl Kearns-Magnolia Society International
Charles Murphy interviews Cheryl Kearns, Editor of both the newsletter and the Journal for the Magnolia Society International. Learn …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast Interview of Brie Arthur-Foodscaping
Learn more about Yardscaping as Harold Johnson interviews Brie Arthur about her garden with an incredible mixture of landscape …
Online Plant ID Classes, Beginning October 11
NC Extension Gardener, in partnership with Longwood Gardens, is offering four outstanding, online, asynchronous plant ID classes beginning on …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …