Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
in Mecklenburg County
We're dedicated gardening enthusiasts who've expanded our horticultural education and skills to assist the public on a wide range of gardening topics.
Another Lowe’s Library Festival is in the books! Matthews was October’s stop for the CHARLOTTE LIBRARY FOUNDATION ‘Around the World in 21 Branches’ festival for readers. Mecklenburg Extension Master Gardener volunteers staffed an ‘Ask a Master Gardener’ booth, handed out colorful fall flowers donated by Lowe’s and helped future gardeners make germination necklaces.
At every library festival we have soil kits for homeowners, helpful handouts, and research-based advice to grow more confident gardeners throughout Mecklenburg County. Look us up on Saturday, December 2 at the Independence Regional branch.
Thanks to EMG volunteers:
Elizabeth Barnes, Margaret Brinsko, E.J. McGee, Kelly Rhoads, Bill Sloan and Mary Staton.
Garden Tasks in June
PERENNIALS, ANNUALS, BULBS & VEGETABLES
Bulbs
Remove leaves of most spring bulbs once they have collapsed and turned brown (waiting is essential to allow food and energy to be absorbed back into the bulb for growth next spring).
Roses
Fertilize after each flush of bloom with a rose fertilizer or slow release tree and shrub fertilizer (following label directions)
The Cicadas Are Coming! Fear Not, Though
Let us help you!
We offer comprehensive training to become a Master Gardener.
Master Gardeners can assist you by email or voicemail.
Our Master Gardeners can address a range of topics.
We offer consultations, technical guidance and volunteer assistance.
You'll receive helpful tips and advice each month.
Have you tested your soil?
Soil kits available at the Mecklenburg Master Gardeners/Extension location, in the white box in the parking lot: 2415 Lester Street, and at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Libraries.