Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest
The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
NC State TH Is on YouTube!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the official NC State Therapeutic Horticulture YouTube channel, your new online destination …
Cultivating Connection: Earth Day and Therapeutic Horticulture
Earth Day, the April 22 global celebration of environmental awareness, presents a timely opportunity for professionals in therapeutic horticulture …
"Growing Chatham" Breezes In, Sprinkling Pollen Like Confetti Everywhere!
Access the Growing Chatham newsletter, where you can discover upcoming webinars, in-person workshops, summer camp information, and so much …
Therapeutic Horticulture in Public Schools
Regional therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy networks are collaborating to bring best practice knowledge out to an even bigger …
Free Professional Development Event!
Join CHTN’s next free virtual event! Therapeutic Horticulture: Using Nature-based Programming to Build Community Jennifer Smith-Simms, Missouri Botanical Garden April 10, 6:30 …
Lifelong Gardening: Making Gardens More Accessible
A workshop on how aging and low mobility gardeners can keep gardening. Presented by the NC State Extension Master …
Warm Season Vegetable Gardening
Extension Gardener Workshop and Webinar April 9, 2025 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Live and recorded online webinar) April 22, 2025 …
Chatham County Ag Fest, the Countdown Begins!
March is here, which means the countdown to the Chatham County Spring Ag Fest has begun! We look forward …
A Pot Full of Golden Knowledge Awaits You in Growing Chatham
March is here, and we’re all on the hunt for that elusive pot of gold. But guess what? You …
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden
By the time springtime rolls around many folks are itching to get back into their gardens and start cleaning …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training
How to Become an NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer in Chatham County 1) Attend one of four Information Sessions, scheduled for: 2/24/2025 10:00 …
February's Magic Starts With Growing Chatham
Cold days, warm hearts, February’s magic starts with Growing Chatham! There’s a lot happening at N.C. Cooperative Extension! Visit the Growing …
Growers: Start Scouting in February for the Allium Leafminer
Last spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont noticed unusual problems with their allium crops, primarily bulb onions, …
February Is a Great Time to Prune Blueberries!
Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly …