Flowers to Sow in the Fall for Spring Color
The temperatures are dropping and our summer gardens are beginning to look a bit frumpy. As we get ready …
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.
Here Comes the Fair, 2024!
We are eagerly anticipating the upcoming, two day, 2024 Swain County Agricultural Fair. What can you expect? A traditional county …
The Root of the Problem: Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberries
Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …
We All Love Tomatoes, Right?
I’ve heard it said that you can’t stay mad at anyone for very long when you take a bite …
From Passion to Purpose: Teresa Lowry's Journey as an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
In our first “Why I Became an NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer” feature, we spotlight Teresa Lowry, an …
Fire Blight Showing Up on Apple and Pear Trees
Fire blight is one of the most devastating and difficult-to-control diseases of many fruit trees, including apple and pear, …
It’s Strawberry Picking Time
We have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the fresh juicy local strawberries and they are finally here!! Strawberries are …
Soils Series: Soil Health & Your Soil Report Workshops
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Jackson County Center for this 2-part Soils Series. Workshops will focus on soil health and your …
Explore Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Impacts in Our Annual Report!
The 2023 NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ annual report, celebrates the contributions of over 3900 Extension Master Gardener volunteers …
Frost Seeding Clover - Your Chance to Utilize Nature
Adding clover to pastures is perhaps one of the most cost-effective ways to improve a stand of forage. Clover …
Your Plant Hardiness Zone - the USDA Map Has Changed!
We use the Hardiness Zone Map as one of the tools to help us choose the right plant for …
Growing Self-Sufficiency: Extension Volunteers Support Seed Libraries in North Carolina
Did you know that 13.5 million American households were food insecure in 2021? This means that at some time …
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Assist Pollinator Research
As the perils facing pollinators continue to rise, many people want to know what they can do in their …
Fiery Bursts of Color From Flame Azalea
A Flame Azalea in bloom stops me in my tracks every time. Just a stunning testament to the native …
Wild Cousins That Aren’t Welcome
You may notice thriving large clumps of greenery with triangle shaped leaves and reddish stems by the roadside. Polygonum …
Boxwood Blight Blues
Problems with your boxwoods? You are not alone. In fact, I’ve received several calls recently abut boxwoods that have …
Are You Interested in the NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program?
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer (EMGV) program is a statewide program operating in 83 of Extensions 101 centers. EMGV …
2022 Swain County 4-H Holiday Card Art Contest Winners
Coming to a mailbox near you!! We’d like to announce the winners of this year’s Swain County 4-H Holiday …
Submit Soil Samples Now to Avoid Busy Lab Time and Peak-Season Fee!
RALEIGH – The busy season has begun for the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic soil testing …