NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Mecklenburg County

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Master Gardeners use their knowledge, abilities and enthusiasm to teach, advise, and assist the general public on a wide range of green, gardening topics.

NC State Ext Master Gardener(EMG) volunteers empower North Carolinians to cultivate healthy plants, landscapes, ecosystems, and communities through volunteer service that delivers research-based information, educational programming, and resident outreach. Extension Master Gardeners are dedicated gardening enthusiasts from Mecklenburg County who, because of their love of gardening and environmental stewardship have expanded their horticultural education and skills in order to help others.

06/18/2026

June’s native pollinator plant of the month is yarrow! Scroll through the slides above to learn why it’s not only a beautiful addition to your garden but also a wonderful neighbor for the rest of your plants.

06/05/2026

This week the master gardeners helped install our newest addition to the Freedom Park demonstration garden. Thank you to Benny's Yard Art for this wonderful piece! Stay tuned to learn more about our plant of the month: Yarrow 🐝

06/04/2026

One of the best ways to figure out your home pollinator garden is to see one IRL. Join us at the Tuckaseegee Arboretum & Gardens Grand Opening on Saturday, June 20. We’ll be there with a table, and would love to answer questions and hear your plans.

05/27/2026

If you haven't already experienced mosquitos in your yard this season, our recent rains will most definitely bring them out. Please don't be tempted by the promise of fast relief by mosquito sprays. Why?
(1) they aren't particularly effective
(2) they kill all insects, including many of the beneficial insects needed for pollination

What to do instead?
~Kill their nurseries - check for standing water in your garden frequently and change bird back water every few days
~Try a mosquito trap - using simple materials such as a bucket, leaf or lawn litter and a dunk tablet
~Utilize personal protection
~Try a fan to keep mosquito away if you are only protecting a small area

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05/22/2026

On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform.

The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars.

Source: https://www.legion-aux.org/

photo credit: Joe Flintham

05/15/2026

Every day brings a new opportunity to learn more about gardening! 🍅🌲🦋

The NC State Extension Gardener Handbook is FREE and available online (or for purchase in hard cover) for anyone to learn and grow from.

The handbook is a national award-winning textbook developed especially for NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers and home gardeners. It's our primary source for research-based information on and successfully in the Southeast!

🌟 View Free Online Version ➡️ go.ncsu.edu/gardenerhandbook

(OR content.ces.ncsu.edu/extension-gardener-handbook)

📚 Purchase a Hardcover Version ➡️ go.ncsu.edu/hardcover-handbook

(OR uncpress.org/9781469669731/north-carolina-extension-gardener-handbook)

Enjoy!

05/14/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the South County Regional Library at 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 at 10am for a presentation on Gardening with Natives & Naturals. Learn which plants are more acclimated to survive in our landscape and support the environment best.

05/13/2026

Join us at the Myers Park Branch for a conversation on how to start a pollinator garden. We will provide you with tools to make this task successful.

05/02/2026

🌼 Help Us Name Our New Pollinator! 🐝
Thank you for the warm welcome for our new recycled‑material bee sculpture in Freedom Park’s demonstration garden! The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Mecklenburg County are thrilled to see so much excitement around our Pollinator in the Park launch.
Now it’s time for the fun part — naming our bee!

We’ve gathered a few ideas to get the creativity flowing, but we want your suggestions too.
Here are some name ideas to inspire you:
• Buzzter
• Queen Re‑Bee‑cca
• Rusty
• Scrappy the Pollinator
• BeeCycle
• Miss Honeycomb
• Copperwing
Drop your name idea in the comments below! We’ll collect suggestions, choose finalists, and invite the community to vote on the winning name. 💛♻️🐝
Stay tuned for our first monthly plant feature as our bee begins its journey through Freedom Park! Sign up for the Garden Zone to read about it: https://mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/email-me/

04/29/2026

Meet Freedom Park’s newest pollinator! 🐝
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Mecklenburg County are excited to introduce Pollinator in the Park, a new rotating feature in our demonstration garden at Freedom Park.

This whimsical bee sculpture—created entirely from recycled materials—is beginning a journey through the garden! Each month, the sculpture will “visit” a different plant that supports pollinators, helping visitors discover species that thrive in Mecklenburg County landscapes.

But first… our bee needs a name!
Share your ideas in the comments below. We’ll narrow it down and let the community vote.

Come take a stroll, spot the bee, and learn something new about pollinator‑friendly plants this season!
🌿🐝♻️

Address

2415 Lester Street
Charlotte, NC
28208

Website

https://mecklenburg.ces.ncsu.edu/volunteer-opportunities/extension-master-gardener-mecklenburg-county/

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