Requesting Feedback on Growing Small Farms Website
Cooperative Extension’s Growing Small Farms website provides information on sustainable agriculture to North Carolina farmers, gardeners, and consumers. Visitors will find …
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.
Growing Self-Sufficiency: Extension Volunteers Support Seed Libraries in North Carolina
Did you know that 13.5 million American households were food insecure in 2021? This means that at some time …
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Assist Pollinator Research
As the perils facing pollinators continue to rise, many people want to know what they can do in their …
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 …
Early Fall 2023 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
The Discovery Gardens of Onslow
The Discovery Gardens of Onslow County is a 4-acre public garden made possible by Onslow County Government, N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Master Gardener Volunteer Spring Garden Festival (2021)
The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Onslow County present… The 2021 Spring Garden Festival! Due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Milkweed for Monarchs (2021)
Milkweed for Monarchs Workshop Youth will learn how to attract Monarch Butterflies to their yard! We will discuss their lifecycle and …
Soil Samples: Kits, Fees, and FAQ
You can pick up our Soil Sample kits at our office: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Onslow County center 234 NW Corridor Blvd Jacksonville, …
Rainwater Harvesting at Home
Pre-made, unpainted, rain barrels will be available at N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Onslow County office, located at 4024 Richlands Hwy, …
Rain Barrels: Limited Stock!
Rain barrels will be available at the Onslow office of N.C. Cooperative Extension on November 20, 2020. These roughly …
Gardening Volunteer Hours Available!
Join our Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Onslow County and our Horticulture agent, Emilee Morrison on our Discovery Garden workdays! 2021 Volunteer …
Holiday Wreath Sale 2020
Our Onslow County 4-H Team, Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Onslow County, and Extension & Community Association are pleased to …
CONGRATS Master Gardener Volunteers of Onslow County!
Search for Excellence (SFE) recognizes outstanding Master Gardener℠ volunteer educational, group projects that result in significant learning. The Extension Master …
Junior Master Gardener Camp 2020 (JMG)
From July 6 to July 10, 2020, we held our first virtual Junior Master Gardener® Camp! Our Onslow County 4-H team, …
2020 Fall Garden Series
Introducing Our 2020 Fall Gardening Series! Please note: This workshop has ended as of October 23, 2020, at 11 a.m. If you’d …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …