EMG volunteers work with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension to provide non-commercial gardeners in their communities with unbiased, research-based information on gardening. To become an EMG volunteer, you must complete the certification program, participate in continuing education, and actively engage in volunteering in the community.

Extension Master Gardener℠ Hotline Extension Master Gardener volunteers are available to answer horticulture questions from school gardens, community gardens, and homeowners. You can call the hotline at (919)250-1084, M-F, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. or email mgardener@wake.gov.

School and Community Garden Consultations Extension Master Gardener volunteers will visit local school and community gardens to provide site evaluations, problem determination, education and/or gardening advice. A breakdown of services that Extension Master Gardener volunteers can and cannot provide is available here: Master Gardener School and Community Garden Support Services. Please fill out this Google form to request an EMG volunteer consultation on school gardens, and contact Kelsey Sosa, at kelsey.sosa@ncsu.edufor an EMG volunteer consultation on community gardens.

Composting Classes Extension Master Gardener volunteers are available to teach composting and vermicomposting at community gardens, garden clubs, schools, libraries, and community groups. There is information about composting and vermicomposting at Composting. Email Kelsey Sosa, at kelsey.sosa@ncsu.edu to arrange an EMG volunteer led class composting.

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