November's Growing Chatham
We are fully immersed in the holiday season! October welcomed the trick-or-treaters, and now that November is here, it’s …
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.
Trees and Shrubs for Piedmont Landscapes
Extension Gardener Webinar October 30, 2025 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (Online) Trees and shrubs are important elements in a diverse, ecologically …
What’s Brewing Up in This Month’s Growing Chatham
We’re brewing up a storm, stirring with flair! What magical surprises does Growing Chatham have in the air? Visit this …
Photos from Extension’s Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 19, 2025 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators and Other …
New NC State Blackberry Pruning Guide
NC State Extension has released a new resource for blackberry growers — Blackberry Pruning: A Practical Guide by Gina Fernandez and Hannah …
Late Summer 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden was created in late 2008 at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro to provide forage …
Joro Spiders in North Carolina: Everything You Need to Know
Here in North Carolina, our native orb weaving spiders are a familiar sight during the early Fall, with species …
Cover Crops: Your Garden’s New Best Friend!
Workshop by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County October 23, 2025 | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Location: Chatham County Agriculture …
All About Alliums in the Vegetable Garden: Onions, Garlic, Leeks and Shallots
Workshop by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County October 16, 2025 | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Location: Chatham County Agriculture …
September Is as Cool as the Growing Chatham Newsletter!
September marks the transition from summer to fall, and N.C. Cooperative Extension is evolving as well! Our summer programs …