The Carolina Backyard Naturalist Program
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Calico Scales About to Hatch!
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
Master Gardener Volunteers Tend to the Community
During the height of the pandemic, many more families experienced food insecurity. As a result, the community gardens tended …
Growing Tomatoes at Home
Tomatoes are not the easiest vegetable to grow, but with some guidelines and best gardening techniques you can improve …
THANK YOU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers!!
A Vibrant Shout Out to all of the amazing, talented, energetic, generous, enthusiastic Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers across the …
Plant Identification Tools and Resources
With the arrival of spring, more of us are getting outside to enjoy the pleasant weather and new life …
Seven Ways You Can Celebrate National Volunteer Week With Us!
National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to celebrate the important work volunteers do in our communities. Across …
Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!
NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers: CONNECT PEOPLE TO PLANTS TEACH GARDENING BEST PRACTICES TO MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY SHARE THE LATEST …
Homeowner's Guide to Managing Diseases
Hot off the press by Ella Reeves and Inga Meadows . . . The Document Includes Fungicides, Bactericides and Alternative …
Growing Organic Tomato Seed: A How-to Virtual Training
4/8/2021 – Are you interested in producing high-quality organic tomato seed for your own farm, garden, or for sale? …
Annual Report Features Stories of Resilience
Download the 2020 annual report (pdf) The most recent Extension Master Gardener℠ program annual report celebrates Master Gardener℠ volunteers for their efforts to educate …
Helping Others Grow: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action
Restrictions on gatherings have not deterred Master Gardener℠ volunteers and Extension agents from delivering science-based education and gardening advice …
Engaging Youth During Remote Learning: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action
Remote learning during the pandemic denied children the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers typically …
Meeting Community Needs: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action
The pandemic increased food insecurity and disrupted traditional food distribution systems. Reduced access to fresh produce left many in …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
Interactive Online Gardening Handbook Now Available for Individual Purchase
Great News! The Top Hat online, interactive version of the Extension Gardener Handbook, can now be purchased for $45 by …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of Pender County Spring Plant Sales
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Pender County will host small neighborhood plant sales on April 9, 10, and 11, 2021. Please …
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