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 …
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.
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 …
Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes Online Courses Are Open!
Now is your chance to level up your gardening skills and know-how! The Gardens, Lawns & Landscape courses are …
Program Spotlight: TH by Extension Master Gardeners of Wake County
We are so pleased to welcome Nancy Crites, an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Wake County, describing the therapeutic …
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 …
USDA Outreach Meeting for Underserved Farmers and Landowners Tuesday January 28th
Durham County Cooperative Extension is hosting a USDA Resource Outreach regional Meeting on January 28th led by the KKAC …
New Year, New Growing Chatham
Celebrate the new year with a fresh edition of Growing Chatham! What resolutions have you set for the year …
Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …
Join the Gingerbread Competition! Find Out More in Growing Chatham
Join the Gingerbread Extravaganza & Competition! Read all about it plus more in the December issue of Growing Chatham! The mobile version …