Bradford Pear Exchange
The Bradford Pear became a popular ornamental plant for homeowners as it produces beautiful white flowers in the spring. …
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.
Progress With European Pepper Moth
European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a major, yet largely unrecognized, pest of nursery and greenhouse crops. This exotic …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …
Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
Fire Ants
Did you know that fire ants are actually native to southern Brazil? They currently can be found in eleven …
Urgent New Pest Alert: Box Tree Moth Found in the US
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
Calico Scales About to Hatch!
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
National Volunteer Week
April 18–24, 2021, is National Volunteer Week. I want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all volunteers …
Waterlogged Soil & Pre-Emergence Herbicides
As the days get longer and temperatures begin to warm, people are asking when to apply pre-emergent herbicide to …
Spring Fever – Selecting Quality Plants for Your Landscape
When shopping and selecting plants for your landscape this spring, examine the root system, form, shape, and proportions of …
Seed Catalogs: Terms to Know Before You Buy - Part 1
I don’t know about you, but I have a stack of seed and plant catalogs that started arriving around …
2021 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program
We train our Master Gardener℠ volunteers in the basics of horticulture and in return they offer educational programming for …
Online Seed Swap Event
**UPDATE: EVENT IS BACK ON!** The Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Union County Welcome You to Our Online Seed Swap …
Native Plant Spotlight - Winterberry Holly
Winterberry holly, Ilex verticillata, is a deciduous shrub native to North Carolina that loses its leaves in winter, but …
We Can Answer Your Gardening Questions!
We are living history during this coronavirus pandemic. Life has changed as we know it in such a short …
Plant Sales & Hydroponics Workshop!
Each year the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Union County host 3 plant sales. February is the Tree & …
2021 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program
If you are interested in learning more about or joining the Extension Master Gardener℠ program of Union County, the …