Transylvania County Extension Master Gardeners

Transylvania County Extension Master Gardeners Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers are a non-profit service group whose purpose is: “Putting Gardening Knowledge to Work in Transylvania County”.

NC State Master Gardener volunteers empower North Carolinians to cultivate healthy plants, landscapes, ecosystems, and communities through volunteer service that delivers research-based information, educational programming, and community outreach. Our approximately eighty member-gardeners support the Extension Service in its mission to provide the latest research-based information regarding garden

ing issues unique to Transylvania County, NC. Anyone can apply to become a Master Gardener. No gardening expertise is required, just a willingness to learn about gardening in Transylvania County and serve the community. EMGV provides information and support regarding gardening issues to citizens of Transylvania County through:

• Gardening education programs targeted to families, individuals, seniors and children. Gardening Workshops and Plant Clinics are open to the public and often free of charge or require only a modest fee.
• "Ask a Master Gardener” booths at community events such as White Squirrel Festival, Farm Fair and Halloweenfest with garden items and plants for sale.
• Annual Earth Day Plant Sale
• Gardens of Silvermont demonstration gardens, which include woodland, vegetable, herb, moss, and pollinator gardens.
• Heritage gardens at Alison-Deaver House.
• Monarch Waystations at Pisgah Ranger Station, the Cradle of Forestry, Gardens of Silvermont and the Transylvania County Library.
• Rain Gardens at the Transylvania County Library and Gardens of Silvermont.
• Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program and continuing education for graduates of EMGV training.

05/27/2026

Can you dig it? 🌳

Grab a shovel and mark your calendar—we're hosting a tree giveaway at City Hall (95 W Main Street) on Thursday, May 28, beginning at noon! Swing by on your lunch break to pick up a FREE potted sapling!

Available native species include eastern redbuds, white dogwoods, red maples, Allegheny serviceberries, and white oaks. Trees will be distributed to local residents on a first come, first served basis (one per household) until all trees are distributed.

Good Afternoon I wanted to thank those who joined us (in between rain squalls) to w**d that inner Rain garden. It despe...
05/26/2026

Good Afternoon

I wanted to thank those who joined us (in between rain squalls) to w**d that inner Rain garden. It desperately needed it!

Next step…..I will be bringing some mulch in the next few days for the inner garden. Then - the outer garden needs serious w**ding and prepping.

Again, I cannot thank you enough. Once we get that much down, the inner garden is ready for Demonstration Day on June 6th.

Steve and Barker

Plugs of pollinator-friendly perennials available this Saturday!
05/19/2026

Plugs of pollinator-friendly perennials available this Saturday!

05/19/2026

Love spotting wildflowers, shrubs, and trees — but wish you knew more of their names and stories? Join us for a fun, hands-on Plant ID Training Session with the NC Native Plant Society’s Oconee Bell Chapter and discover new ways to recognize and identify the amazing native plants growing all around us! - https://mailchi.mp/a741df1a2990/2026-may

Come visit us at the Transylvania Farmers Market today from 9:00 am-12:00 pm! Master Gardeners will be there to answer a...
05/16/2026

Come visit us at the Transylvania Farmers Market today from 9:00 am-12:00 pm! Master Gardeners will be there to answer all your gardening questions. The Topic of the Day is "Crazy Cool Cucurbits" -- get ready to plant squash, cucumbers, melons, and other favorites in the cucurbit family. Bring all your garden questions to space #8 at the Market!

05/07/2026

Save the date for joining the NC State Extension Master Gardeners℠ volunteers and agents of Buncombe, Catawba, Haywood, Henderson, McDowell and Polk counties for the 2026 Western NC Gardening Symposium!

🌿 The "Sanctuary in the Garden" Gardening Symposium
🗓 October 14, 2026
📍 Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC
🔗 Online registration info will be available on 8/1/26 at buncombemastergardener.org

Deepen your sustainable gardening knowledge in these presentations:
✔ Claire Sawyers - “Principles to Help Create a Contemplative Garden”
✔ Julie Zickefoose - “Personal Habitat: 34 Years of Wildlife Gardening”
✔ Kim Bailey - “Creating a Garden Sanctuary for Monarchs & Other Butterflies”
✔ Michael Gibson - “Clip in Peace: A Therapeutic Approach to Topiary”
✔ Leigh Ann Henion - “The Sanctuary & Serenity of Natural Night”



NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Catawba County
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Haywood County
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Henderson County
McDowell County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association

Come visit us at the Transylvania Farmers Market today from 9:00 am-12:00 pm! Master Gardeners will be there to answer a...
05/02/2026

Come visit us at the Transylvania Farmers Market today from 9:00 am-12:00 pm! Master Gardeners will be there to answer all your gardening questions. The Topic of the Day is "Frost Freedom" -- we're about a week from the safe date to plant summer veggies and herbs like this basil. Look for our "NC State Extension Master Gardeners" banner at space #8 at the Market!

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106 E Morgan Street
Brevard, NC
28712

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(828) 884-3109

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