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EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden
Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
EMG volunteers of Durham County with healthy plants they grew smile and welcome the public to learn about sustainable gardening.
Earth Day is Everyday: Learn How Master Gardener Volunteers Are Growing Greener Communities

Published - April 17, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
An EMG volunteer of Durham County presents on pruning in front of a presentation screen that shows the gardening tool in front of a classroom of volunteers who are focused on learning.
2025 Annual Report Spotlights Volunteers' Commitment to Growth through Continuing Ed

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
A Durham community member counts pollinators and records the number counted in a verdant demonstration garden for the 2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census .
See How Pollinator Census Participation Makes a Difference in the 2025 Annual Report

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
people gardening in the foreground with durham landmarks in the background
Master Gardener Plant Festival and Plant Sale

Published - March 7, 2026

Red-tinged elongated leaves with prominent veins on a branching plant
Calling Plant 911: Understanding Cold Injuries and Caring for Plants After Extreme Weather Hits

Published - February 3, 2026

Gardening school banner including pictures of tomato, Hattie Meadows, and native plants
Hattie Meadows Gardening School

Published - December 10, 2025

Fairy garde in a birdbath dish featuring a miniature arbor and greenhouse.
Plants for Fairy Gardens

Published - November 21, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
Timmy Taylor standing with his wife and grandkids
Planting the Next Generation: Timmy's Family Farm

Published - October 24, 2025

From: NC Farm School
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Join Us August 19! Cool Season Maintenance of NC Food Crops

Published - August 7, 2025

Gloved hands planting a sapling; text: "National Volunteer Week April 20–26, 2025"
April 20 - 26 Is National Volunteer Week!

Published - April 22, 2025

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
2024 Extension Master Gardener program impact infographic
Annual Report Explores Our Volunteers' Growing Impact Across North Carolina

Published - April 18, 2025

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Getting the Picture Just Got Easier

Published - March 27, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
Collage: kale, lettuce seedlings, strawberries on vine, baskets of cherry tomatoes
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment

Published - March 24, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
Red 3D question mark with a separate red cube dot on white background
Have a Gardening Question?

Published - March 20, 2025

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Collage of 4 photos of orange azaleas, tomatoes, blanket flower, and turfgrass
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes

Published - February 26, 2025

From: Extension Gardener
Seedling trays of basil and tomato plants with white labels reading "Black Cherry"
Join us! Spring Plant Festival - Saturday, March 22

Published - February 17, 2025

A colored line drawing of maple leaves showing green and fall colors and pale underside.
Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs

Published - December 2, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
Briggs Garden Fall Festival September 7th 10 am - 2 pm
Briggs Ave Community Garden to Host 2024 Fall Festival on September 7th

Published - August 21, 2024

Bumble bee foraging on late figwort. Photo by Debbie Roos.
Join Us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census 8/3 and 8/24

Published - July 12, 2024

Teresa Lowery in her home garden
From Passion to Purpose: Teresa Lowry's Journey as an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer

Published - June 27, 2024

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Celebrating Community, 2024 report
2024 Report to the Community

Published - May 1, 2024

3970 NC Master Gardener Voluneers $6.7 value 225,136 hours volunteer service 280,934 people served
Highlights of Outstanding Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Accomplishments in 2023

Published - March 4, 2024

From: Extension Gardener
The graph shows the variation in average soil temperature at a 10 cm depth recorded by the Lake Wheeler Rd Field Lab over a period from January 8 to February 5, with temperatures fluctuating between approximately 35°F and 60°F.
When to Apply Preemergent Herbicides for Turfgrasses

Published - February 8, 2024

From: TurfFiles
Master Gardener volunteers offer free seed packets at the traveling seed bank at the Mount Holly Farmers Market.
Growing Self-Sufficiency: Extension Volunteers Support Seed Libraries in North Carolina

Published - October 31, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Purple coneflower
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Assist Pollinator Research

Published - October 27, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Turf Field Day attendees
2024 Turfgrass Field Day Online Registration

Published - July 10, 2023

From: TurfFiles
Three women display award plaques.
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Honored for Excellence in Gardening Education

Published - June 29, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Carteret County's basil downy mildew test plot.
Planting Basil? NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Recommend These Varieties!

Published - May 3, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox Banner
NC State Extension Plant Toolbox Continues To Grow With Help From Master Gardener Volunteers

Published - April 24, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Hands putting a young plant in the soil.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Service Helps North Carolinians Learn and Grow

Published - April 18, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Volunteers attending the conference interact with panel members.
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Learn to Create Climate-Ready Landscapes

Published - April 12, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Volunteers remove plants from metal planting containers outside Cocoa Cinnamon.
Container Garden Partnership Grows Outreach Opportunities

Published - April 6, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Banner images from the Facebook page of Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Durham County
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Create Connections Through Social Media Outreach

Published - April 6, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Small metallic black bee on yellow daisy center, pollen visible on its legs
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Grow Knowledge to Protect Pollinators

Published - April 6, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Weeds of the Northeast, 2nd edition book cover with feature bullets and plant photos
New Weed Identification Book Now Available

Published - March 30, 2023

From: Weeds
A group of volunteers stand among flowers.
Explore NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Impacts in Our Annual Report!

Published - March 15, 2023

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Plant Sale: April 8, 10 AM until sold out; 721 Foster Street
Master Gardener Association Plant Sale - April 8 (Indoors and Under Tents!!)

Published - March 7, 2023

container gardens
Spring Bull City Gardener Classes Have Gone to Pots!

Published - January 17, 2023

Tree cross-section with a central crack and two wooden prongs holding a thin rod
Grafting Workshop and Scion Exchange

Published - December 16, 2022

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