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, …
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.
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 …
Flooding and Wind Damage: What’s Next for Your Landscape
Tropical Storm Helene brought WNC heavy rains and high winds, damaging many homes and landscapes. Fallen or damaged trees …
Water From Asheville City System OK for Gardens?
Established landscape plants are beginning to show signs of not having water since late September when an unpresented 15” …
Garden Flooding: Danger to Edible Plants
October 17, 2024 Many Western North Carolina gardens produce fruits, herbs, and vegetables well into the fall. We look forward …
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 …
Buncombe Cooperative Extension Making an Impact – Garden Education Programs Provide Opportunities for Volunteers and Public
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGVs) provide extensive outreach that far exceeds an individual Agent’s ability to achieve alone. Knowledge, …
Lifelong Gardening Train the Trainer Program
With age and certain physical limitations, gardening becomes more physically challenging and gardeners become concerned with keeping safe in …
Docent Led Tours of the Learning Garden. Visit and Learn
Docent Led Tours of The Learning Garden. Visit and Learn! Visit and Learn at The Learning Garden JOIN US FOR THE LAST …
Buncombe Master Gardener Takes Program on the Road
John Bowen, an Extension Master Gardener ℠ volunteer since 2019, has been working on a program, along with several …
Owl Box at Buncombe County Extension Center
Bat boxes, bluebird houses, and pollinator gardens are all things we can do to bring live and beneficial animals and insects …
OctoberFest: Family Fun in the Garden, October 15
The Learning Garden presents: OctoberFest: Family Fun in the Garden! Saturday, October 15, 2022 10 a.m. – …
Buncombe County: The Gardening Helpline is now OPEN!
All of Your Gardening Questions Answered. The information we provide is consistent with NC State University horticultural research and an …
Buncombe County: A Gardening Guide for Our Mountains
Living in Western North Carolina means that there is always something to do in the garden, from preparing soil …