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NC State Extension Master Gardener Program in Jackson & Swain Counties

Since 1979, the NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ program has recruited, trained, and engaged people to serve as volunteer educators who strengthen Extension’s delivery of science-based…

An inforgraphic showing the difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. The biggest difference is that Heat Stroke includes confusion and dizziness, it necessitates calling 911.

Heat Stress Awareness

Welcome to the garden! The classic signs of southern spring and approaching summer are showing up: the forests are greening up, critters are singing, chirping and looking for love. With the recent…

Average last spring freeze dates by county. Some western counties are as late as April 30.

Seed Starting in 2025

Seed Starting in 2025 Written by Molly Gillespie, EMGV Swain County, Edited by Minda Daughtry - NCCE Area Agent HorticultureAh, the tease of warm weather, the buds on the early bloomers, the sun…

Christmas Tree Workshop - February 11th at the Haywood County Center

Tuesday, February 11, 20258:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.Haywood County Center589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC Come learn about grafting, shearing, ground cover management, and pest management!We will have…

Calling All Gardeners, Egg Producers and Beekeepers

This year’s weather patterns have been a real challenge for gardens, flocks and beehives. Some folks had success with certain types and varieties, while others of us didn’t have stellar results.…

Crops in a field with barns in the background.

Farm Tax Webinar - Sept. 19th Depreciation: Recovering the Cost of Capital Assets on the Farm

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Chatham County Center is conducting a Farm Tax Webinar on September 19 about depreciation and recovering the cost of capital assets. It has become evident…

North Carolina Forest Service Tree Seedling Store text with NC shield and state seal

N.C. Forest Service Tree Seedlings Go on Sale July 1

The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Monday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces…

Bumblebee clinging upside-down to yellow flower with pollen sac on hind leg

What's That Sound? Buzz Pollination!

Plant-pollinator interactions are very complex and nearly 75% of flowering plants rely on animals to move pollen to ﬂowers. The color, shape, and smell of ﬂowers partly determine the types of…

Ethnobotany Is Real Christmas Trees

Ethno - What? Simply put, ethnobotany is the study of how people and cultures (ethno) interact with plants (botany). The holidays are a great example of how many of us connect with plants (Christmas…