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Beech Leaf Disease threatens a high-value member of our region’s forest communities and a beloved tree in our home landscapes.… Read More »Beech Leaf Disease: An Emerging Threat

This is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. It’s a time when organizations like the Piedmont Master Gardeners redouble efforts to… Read More »Our Community Is Working Together to Combat Invasive Plants

It’s chilly outside and the holiday season has just come to a close. National Houseplant Appreciation Month gives us an… Read More »January Is National Houseplant Appreciation Month

Christine Putnam, a leading voice for environmental stewardship and sustainability in our community, has been named the 2025 Master Gardener… Read More »Christine Putnam Named 2025 Master Gardener of the Year

November is National Pepper Month, a time to celebrate the diverse world of peppers.   Hot and sweet peppers are important ingredients in… Read More »Get Cooking During National Pepper Month

If you would like to deepen your knowledge of horticulture and gardening and would enjoy sharing that knowledge with others,… Read More »Join Us to Share Your Love of Gardening

Summer is slipping away, but there’s plenty of growing season yet to come in the vegetable garden, thanks in part… Read More »Now’s the Time to Plant Your Fall Garden

World Nature Conservation Day is observed annually on July 28. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance… Read More »World Nature Conservation Day: Ten Ways You Can Help Preserve Our Planet’s Precious Resources

(Posted June 18, 2025) Did you have a cup of coffee this morning? A banana or blueberries with your cereal?… Read More »Having a cup of joe? Thank a pollinator!

May 4 through 10 is International Compost Awareness Week, aimed worldwide to raise public awareness on why we all should… Read More »Compost: Turn Your Garbage into Gold