Extension Master Gardener℠ Speakers Bureau
The Speakers Bureau responds to requests from the public for EMG presentations to community groups. These groups typically include garden clubs, neighborhood associations, and other informal gatherings.
Presentations include: Please note that we do not provide Powerpoint presentation materials to event attendees, either as handouts or as an online link. We may provide related handouts on the topic that was covered. All information in the presentations can be found in the Master Gardener Handbook which is available online and also through the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library:
- Container Gardening
- Creating a Pollinator Garden
- Gardening 101, Right Plant Right Place
- Gardening with Natives and Naturals
- Gardening in Small Spaces
- Growing House Plants
- Fall Vegetable Gardening
- Spring Vegetable Gardening
- Creating Color with Annuals & Perennials
- Seed Starting
Education Opportunities
School Gardens
Extension Master Gardeners℠ educate and support a school's students, teachers, and parents with research-based, environmentally sound horticultural information and guidance to successfully grow and enjoy the benefits of healthy fruits, vegetables, plants, and herbs.
Garden Center Booths
In partnership with Lowe’s, EMG volunteers will staff booths at Mecklenburg County libraries throughout the year. In addition, we volunteer at a 4-weekend spring blitz at select Lowe’s garden centers to help gardeners have a successful growing season. Check the calendar for dates and locations.
Festival Event Booths
The Event Booth responds to requests from the public for EMG attendance at special events and festivals.
Community gardens
Extension Master Gardeners℠ provide support to community groups with research-based, environmentally sound horticultural information and guidance to successfully grow and enjoy the benefits of healthy fruits, vegetables, plants and herbs. Community groups can include churches, non-profits, neighborhood groups, and others who have the space and participants to create and maintain a community garden.
Demo gardens
The Freedom Park Demonstration Garden was first established in 2006 and has been a key educational garden for the public. Join us as we work in the garden on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Please bring your favorite gardening tools. Click here for a great overview of our garden.
For inquiries, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sam DeRosa, srderosa@ncsu.edu or 980-314-1417.