Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers (EMGV) are a non-profit service group whose purpose is: “Putting Gardening Knowledge to Work in Transylvania County”.
Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers are a non-profit service group whose purpose is: “Putting Gardening Knowledge to Work in Transylvania County”. Our approximately eighty member-gardeners support the Extension Service in its mission to provide the latest research-based information regarding gardening 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.
Address & Contact
- Street:
- 98 E Morgan St
- City:
- Brevard
- State:
- NC
- Zip:
- 28712
- Phone:
- (828) 884-3109
- Website:
- http://transylvania.ces.ncsu.edu/
- Category:
- Non-Profit Organization