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

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Certificate in Ecological Landscaping

Published - July 29, 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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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

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Chatham County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Wednesday | Aug 05 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
4-H Pop-Up Adventure Friday | Aug 07 | 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM Chatham County Ag & Conference Center, Pittsboro, NC
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
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
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News From NC State Extension

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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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Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
An array of adaptive tools
Tending to Safety in the Therapeutic Garden

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Honey bees on frame where nectar is being stored.
What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? August

Published - August 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Downy mildew on cucumber
Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Haywood County, NC

Published - July 31, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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