How to water plants in pots to make sure that they have plenty of water.

How to Water Plants

Published - August 4, 2026 Read
This mama Virginia opossum stopped by to show off her babies.

Summer is winding down, but Growing Chatham is sprouting new wisdom!

Published - August 4, 2026 Read
Zoysiagrass lawn with evergreen shrubs in the background. The photographer's shadow is in the image.

Lawn Care Fundamentals

Published - July 29, 2026 Read

News From Chatham County Center

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Let’s Save on School Lunches

Published - July 30, 2026

A yellow-legged hornet
Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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4-H Pop-Up Adventure Registration Now Open!

Published - July 27, 2026

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Extension At Home Sessions Continue!

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Orange County Center
Digital Skills - image of hands holding a phone
Digital Skills: Tips and Tricks for Cellular Devices

Published - July 22, 2026

Save the date! Chatham County 4-H Gingerbread Extravaganza.
Gingerbread Extravaganza 2026 - Save the Date!

Published - July 22, 2026

Brassica oleracea Savoy Cabbage in the garden, close to harvest
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening

Published - July 15, 2026

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Chatham 4-H Joins the Chatham Success Network

Published - July 10, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Pollinator Garden Tour Register with Eventbrite Monday | Aug 10 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Aug 13 | 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Chatham County Agriculture Advisory Board Public Hearing Tuesday | Aug 18 | 6:30 PM — 9:00 PM Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
Cattle Reproductive Management & Tools Workshop Thursday | Aug 20 | 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center - 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Clover Creators 4-H Club Meeting Friday | Aug 21 | All Day
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News From NC State Extension

Yellow-legged hornet
Yellow-legged hornet update

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Pollinators
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Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.4.26]

Published - August 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Two apples on tree in orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 6, 2026

Published - August 6, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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August Newsletter for NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program

Published - August 5, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Symptoms of Frogeye Leaf Spot on young 'Rome Beauty' apple leaves
Apple Disease Update: Week of August 4, 2026

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Early embryonic development in Beef Cows
Research Update - Supplementing Rumen-Inert Unsaturated Fatty Acids Plus Rumen-Protected Choline During Breeding

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Beef
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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