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  • HOME
    • About Master Gardener Volunteers
    • 2023 Master Gardener training
    • Demonstration GARDEN
  • Request Our Help
    • Speaker Request
    • Garden HELP Desk
    • School/Community Garden Consultation
  • Garden Zone
  • GARDEN CALENDAR
    • January winter
    • February to do list
    • March timely tips
    • April 15th last frost
    • May spring frenzy
    • June garden tasks
    • July summer tasks
    • August hot summer
    • September gardens
    • October fall begins
    • November planting
    • December gardens
  • Our Publications
  • Videos
  • Consider a Donation

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers​
​in Mecklenburg County


We're dedicated gardening enthusiasts who've expanded our horticultural education and skills
​to assist the public
on a wide range of gardening topics.

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Were your outdoor plants affected by recent cold temperatures? 

The real problem for most plants was not the cold itself, but the extreme and rapid drop in temperature.  When this happens, plants -- especially broadleaf evergreens -- don't have time to react.  Normally, they would draw more water down into their roots, increase the concentration of sugars in their leaves, or both. This helps to keep ice crystals from forming inside of plant cells.  In a flash freeze, the plants don't have time to react and the water inside the cells of the plants freezes. 

The key, now, is patience. Do not prune. Wait. You can more effectively assess your plants -- and any damage --  in the spring. 

Let us help you 
Become A Master Gardener
We offer comprehensive training to become a Master Gardener.
Have a garden question?
Our experienced Help Desk volunteers can assist you 
by email. 
Need a Speaker?
Our Master Gardeners can address a range of topics.
School/Community Garden Consultation
We offer technical guidance and volunteer assistance.

Sign Up for Our Gardening Newsletter
You'll receive helpful tips and advice each month. 
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 ​The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a part of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and North Carolina State University
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