About Mecklenburg Extension Master Gardener Volunteers

We're dedicated gardening enthusiasts who've expanded our horticultural education and skills to assist the public on a wide range of gardening topics.
  • We answer gardening questions by phone and email from the Horticulture HELP Desk. 
  • We staff Ask a Master Gardener booths at three farmers markets.
  • We also host seminars and hands-on workshops for adults and children throughout Mecklenburg County.
  • Through our Speakers Bureau, we provide research-based information on a variety of topics.  
  • Our Demonstration Gardens at Freedom and Independence Parks provide beautiful additions to the parks, while helping us hone our gardening skills. 
​ Interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer? Here's more information. 



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The Mecklenburg Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) program operates under the Mecklenburg Center of the NC Cooperative Extension Service (NCCES), a part of NC State University and NC A&T State University. 
NCCES delivers unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.  

​NCCES is a part of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County Center is located at:
     1418 Armory Drive
     Charlotte, NC 28204
     704.336.2082