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.

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are working remotely and part-time in the office as we deal with the Covid-19 virus. Soil Sample kits are still located in the Ag Services and are available in boxes outside the front door. Reach out for assistance with all your home gardening questions, via email or phone! Office hours are generally Monday-Friday, 9-12 and 1-4, but call first if you plan to visit to confirm the office is staffed. Otherwise, leave phone messages as they will be checked daily and responded to as soon as possible. Telephone is 919-250-1084 and email is mgardener@wakegov.com

Publications!

NEW – Publication on Climate Resilient Gardening in your home landscape Climate Resilient Gardening

Climate Publication Resources

Check out these new Master Gardener volunteer videos filmed with the Town of Wake Forest!

All about Soil Testing https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/virtual-program/gardening-series-part-1

Container Gardening https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/virtual-program/gardening-series-part-2

Tips for New Gardeners https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/virtual-program/gardening-series-part-3

How to Get Help from Master Gardeners on all your Plant Questions! https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/virtual-program/gardening-series-part-4

Information on the NC Extension Master Gardener program

Information on becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer! Our January 2022 training is scheduled and the applications are no longer being accepted for the current class. Information on becoming a Master Gardener volunteer
Wake County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer application 2022-MGV Application

Recommended resources for your home lawn and garden from Wake County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers!

Media

Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/wakemg
Extension Gardener website with lots of gardening information! https://extensiongardener.ces.ncsu.edu
Extension Gardener Handbook (comprehensive gardening book!) https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/extension-gardener-handbook

Current gardening classes and opportunities

READY GARDEN GROW FOUR SEASONS OF COLOR Free, online class on December 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Introduce year-round color to your landscape!
SPRING VEGETABLE GARDENING CLASS FOR 2021! Online class offered by Extension Master Gardener volunteers Wake County on March 6, from 2-4 p.m. Go to the Wake County Libraries website to register!
https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/libraries/library-events
MANAGING COMMON VEGETABLE GARDEN PROBLEMS. May 8, 2021 from 2-3:30. Go to wakegov.com/libraries to register!

Map of community gardens, farmers markets, and food pantries in Wake County Click here for Map

Popular gardening information links