We will be hosting a plant clinic to answer questions related to gardens, lawn care, pest, and plant disease. Bring all your gardening questions and curiosities to our experts! No registration required.
Join the Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers at Shelton Herb Farm (340 Goodman Rd NE, Leland) for the Cape Fear Native Plant Festival’s Native Plant Shopping Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. We’ll offer handouts on native plants and pollinators, soil sample kits, and on-the-spot guidance from EMG volunteers. Browse native selections from regional vendors and learn how to choose plants that support local ecosystems. Come say hello and leave ready to plant with confidence.
Join Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers to explore native plants for coastal landscapes, pick up helpful resources, and get practical gardening advice to help your landscape thrive.
Learn how to keep your warm-season lawn healthy and looking its best! This in-person class covers turf management basics for four common warm-season grasses, including seasonal maintenance, integrated pest management and proper application timing. Thursday, Sept. 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in Bolivia.
Learn how to create a beautiful, thriving landscape using the Right Plant, Right Place approach! This in-person class covers soil fundamentals, landscape design basics, plants that grow well in our area and landscaping with coastal natives.
We will be hosting a plant clinic to answer questions related to gardens, lawn care, pest, and plant disease. Bring all your gardening questions and curiosities to our experts! No registration required.
If you haven’t toured our gardens, we think you will be delighted! Maps will be available to help you find your way around all the different gardens. The Pollinator Garden, Sunny Native and Shady Native Gardens are full of native plants which thrive in our environment. We have a new xeriscape Crevice Garden, a drought-tolerant Rock Garden and a Rain Garden which handles runoff from our roof, filtering to avoid pollution and erosion. We hope to see you soon. Master Gardener volunteers and Extension staff will be stationed throughout the gardens.
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The Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers will be hosting a booth at this year’s County Fair, offering resources, fun, and expert advice. Stop by to pick up handouts on pollinators, learn about the “Bucket of Doom” mosquito control method, and enjoy a hands-on activity for kids.
Our “Ask a Master Gardener” table will be staffed with volunteers and Extension agents ready to answer your gardening questions. Whether you’re curious about pollinator-friendly plants or need help identifying a problem in your landscape, we’re here to help! Please bring clear photos (close-up, whole plant, and surrounding area) or samples (leaves, twigs) to assist in diagnosis.
Learn how to keep your warm-season lawn healthy and looking its best! This in-person class covers turf management basics for four common warm-season grasses, including seasonal maintenance, integrated pest management and proper application timing. Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in Bolivia.
Learn how to create a beautiful, thriving landscape using the Right Plant, Right Place approach! This in-person class covers soil fundamentals, landscape design basics, plants that grow well in our area and landscaping with coastal natives. Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in Bolivia.
Not sure when—or how much—to prune your shrubs and trees? Wondering which branches should stay and which should go? Learn the what, when and how of pruning in this hands-on basics class designed to help you prune with greater confidence. Class size is limited to 15; advance registration is required.
Learn how to keep your warm-season lawn healthy and looking its best! This in-person class covers turf management basics for four common warm-season grasses, including seasonal maintenance, integrated pest management and proper application timing. Wednesday, Dec.9, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in Bolivia.
Learn how to create a beautiful, thriving landscape using the Right Plant, Right Place approach! This in-person class covers soil fundamentals, landscape design basics, plants that grow well in our area and landscaping with coastal natives. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in Bolivia.
