Garden for the Birds With the Plant Toolbox
You can select plants for your garden that attract and support our feathered friends. The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox …
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.
Surprise the Plant Lover in Your Life With the Perfect Gift...
…the gift of knowledge! Do you still need to pick out the perfect gift for your favorite plant nerd (or …
The Plant Toolbox Has More Links You Can Use
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, in partnership with the Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center, recently updated …
Learn How To Identify Plant Diseases and Insects
Each year Cherokee County residents request visits for the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center staff to review plants …
Fall Flower Bulb Planting and Care
Have fun planting a pot of miniature daffodils with Master Gardener Volunteer Cherryl Witt on November 8, 2023. Learn …
Native Plants in Western North Carolina
Providing habitat for wildlife and lessening maintenance chores for yourself are just 2 of the many benefits of using …
Better Harvests With Companion Planting
Did you know plant growth can improve or decline based on what gets planted next to it? Join Master …
Master Gardener to Share Gardening Information
Join Master Gardener volunteer Laurie Dula on Wednesday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m. for Square Foot Gardening 101. She …
One Year of Spotted Lanternfly in NC
Last month, we reached a milestone one year since spotted lanternfly was detected in North Carolina. The first active …
The Top 5 Herbs to Grow in Your Garden
Extension Master Gardener Cherryl Witt will be guiding participants on how to select, grow, propagate, and use the herbs …
1st Grade Students Complete "The 4-H Busy World of Bees"
Cherokee County 4-H volunteer and Master Gardener, Arleene Ward, just wrapped up an eight lesson series from our 4-H …
Learn About Garden Pest Management
Join Master Gardener Volunteer Arleene Ward on June 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. as she covers the basics of …
Join Us for a Global Celebration of 'World Therapeutic Horticulture Day' on May 18!
Join us for a global celebration of ‘World Therapeutic Horticulture Day’ on the 18th of May. The day is …
Bee School Registration Slots Are Going Fast
A two day Bee School will be held March 25 and April 15. The program is being offered thru …
Plan to Plant Your Garden
Almost each year we get anxious to plant our outdoor garden. We will have a warm spell, we plant …
Read the Seed Packets Before Planting
When deciding what to plant this year, consider starting your plants from seed. Seeds offer a low cost opportunity …
Spring 2023 Master Gardener Training
A Master Gardener program will be taught Spring 2023. The classes will be taught March 7-April 27 each Tuesday …