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Extension Master Gardener volunteer intern Courtney McGuire emphasizes the importance of accessible composting to reduce food waste and methane emissions, offering practical tips for successful cold composting at home.

Master Gardener volunteers will provide gardening assistance at various events, including the Festival for the Eno on July 4-5. Learn about other area educational gardening events for July.

Drip irrigation efficiently delivers water directly to plants through a network of tubing and emitters, promoting healthy growth while conserving water resources. Extension Master Gardener volunteer Eric Wiebe explains the parts and process and shows you how easily you can set up your own system.

In February, the Cocoa Cinnamon Demonstration Garden team pruned the Little Miss Figgy fig tree to optimize growth for the 2025 growing season. This compact cultivar produces two crops annually and thrives in urban containers. Our resident Budding Orchardist Jeff Kanters takes us through their process.

In June, Extension Master Gardener volunteer Gary Crispell reports that the Accidental Cottage Garden thrives with diverse blooms. In his latest blog, he walks you through June garden tasks like lawn care, planting, pruning, and pest management for a successful growing season.