Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
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 10: NC Pesticide Applicator Exam & Study Session
What: NC Pesticide Applicator Exam Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension Office: 203 W. Main St. Troy When: Friday, February 10-Study Session 8 …
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 …
Free Webinar 1/24: Seasonal Maintenance of Major Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Please join Melissa Bell from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and John Lyttle, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent …
Fall Chores in the Pollinator Garden: Leave the Leaves and Save the Stems!
After planting, weeding, and watering through the spring and summer, some gardeners look forward to fall as a period …
2022 Crop Protection School: Emerging Threats
The 74th Annual Crop Protection School will be held virtually on Thursday, December 1, 2022 using the Zoom platform. Please …
Home Gardening Series
Home gardeners, rejoice! The Montgomery and Davidson County Horticulture Agents are teaming up to offer a jam-packed series on home …
2022 Montgomery County Extension Master Gardener℠ Training
Statewide, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers work with NC State Extension to provide gardeners with unbiased, science-based information on all …
What's Wrong With My Tomato?
Tomatoes are a favorite in home gardens, but they also tend to be plagued with a multitude of issues. …
4-H Summer Adventures
The Montgomery County 4-H Summer Adventures workshops are now open for registration! We hope to offer something for every …
Using Previous Soil Test for Yards & Home Gardens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM NCDA&CS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 CONTACT: David Hardy, Soil Lab Section Chief NCDA&CS Agronomic Services Division 919-733-2655 RALEIGH — The N.C. …
Caterpillar Tunnel Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Montgomery County, in cooperation with CFSA and the Sandhills AGInnovation Center, will be hosting a …
2020 Southern Farm Show Announced
The Southern Farm Show will be held February 5 – 7, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at …
What's Eating My Garden?
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Montgomery County is hosting a FREE educational opportunity on Wednesday, November 6, …
Pesticide Credit Recertification Class
2 hours of D, G, H, I, K, L, N and O credits will also be available from 4–6 …
Popcorn Field Plot Tour
Interested in popcorn? Well here’s an opportunity to learn more about it and network with others. The day’s agenda …
Teriyaki Burger Slider Local Food Demo
National Hamburger Day is fast approaching and to celebrate, the staff of Cooperative Extension is hosting a Local Food …