NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Cleveland County

09/10/2026

Many of you participated in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census and we Thank You! Please make sure you have entered your data because it is all very important. Deadline is by September 14. Thanks! 💚🐝💚🦋💚

09/07/2026

Ok, native plant lovers, check it out!

Fall is the BEST time to plant native plants. Shop these nurseries at our 75th Anniversary celebration. Get your native plant fix in one place! Register today. https://ncwildflower.org/75th-celebration-registration/

09/03/2026

Another great event NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Gaston County is having that is open to the public.
Thanks!

09/02/2026

Help us spread the news! Our Fall Plant Sale is Saturday October 24th from 8am - 11am.
The plants are being kept watered just for you! We plan to have quite a few native plants, small trees, bulbs and some Garden Shed items.

09/02/2026

The 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Cleveland County was a success! 🐝

Watch Master Gardener volunteer Joe walk through how the count works, then see it in action! Volunteers logged more than 200 counts across 6 locations countywide in late August.

The NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Cleveland County coordinated dozens of volunteers and welcomed community members to join in — no experience needed! Thank you to everyone who came out to count.

This data helps the University of Georgia Extension better understand pollinator populations across the Southeast U.S.

📅 Mark your calendars, the census returns in August 2027!
🔗 Learn more: https://gsepc.org/

09/01/2026

Thank You Cleveland County Government for this great video from our 2026 Pollinator Census. Anyone who didn’t participate this year, we will be organizing counts for next year. Join in and learn more about our pollinators. It’s alot of fun and easy to do! 💚🌱💚🦋💥🐝💥

08/31/2026

Another great video featuring Old North Farm in Polkville.
On just one acre, Jamie Swofford, Keia Mastrianni, and a small team grow seasonal vegetables with consideration, care, and love. 🌱
They farm on Jamie's third-generation land, working their produce by hand with organic practices, no synthetic fertilizers or chemicals, and no large equipment, just nutrient-dense produce across each season. Old North Farm also supplies high-quality ingredients to chefs, breweries, and can be found at the Uptown Farmers Market in Charlotte, NC.
They are also home to Broad River Community Market, a nonprofit that grows and distributes free produce to local families. 🩵
Whether you're stocking up on flavorful veggies or wanting to support a small sustainable farm, Old North Farm is proof that good food never goes out of style!

This month's Feature Farmer Friday is Old North Farm in Polkville, ...

08/30/2026

The NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Gaston County September program will be presented by The Shady Ladies of Raymond's Garden Center, plus plants for sale. Program is open to the public.