Extension Master Gardener Volunteers work with the NC Cooperative Extension to provide gardeners with unbiased, research based information on gardens, lawns and landscapes. They are trained by Extension Agents in a 40-hour course, followed by volunteer efforts requiring a certain number of working hours and training hours each year. People interested in joining should contact the Horticulture / Agriculture Extension Agent of their county. Stokes Extension can be found at http://stokes.ces.ncsu.edu/.The Stokes Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (SEMGV) group was started in February 2013. Later the 501(c)3 Association, SEMGVA, was formed.SEMGV Can Help• identify plants, insects & diseases• select a plant that will do well in your landscape• provide research based guidance on plant care• help you make environmentally responsible decisions about caring for your landscape
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