Exciting Opportunities Await in Growing Chatham!
Nothing seems free anymore! Or is it? While costs may have risen, there are still plenty of affordable options …
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.
SOLD OUT! Registration Open for September 19 Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop & Native Plant Sale!
This workshop is SOLD OUT! Email Debbie to get on her email list to learn about future workshops. Back by …
Great Southeast Pollinator Census - Events in Chatham County
August 22nd and 23rd, 2025 The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science event to help assess the number …
Early 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 …
Growing Chatham Is Sizzling!
Growing Chatham is sizzling this summer! Sydney Blair and Rachael Blazzard share that Chatham County 4-H Shines Bright at …
Growing an Herb Garden
Workshop by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County July 22, 2025 | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. REGISTER This class is designed …
Late Spring 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 …
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early July! The garden features over …
Internship for Henderson Co. Residents With Interest in Agriculture!
6/19/2025 – Here is a unique opportunity to work in our NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program in Mills …
Growing Chatham: Take 2!
Last week brought a series of unexpected challenges that resulted in setbacks, despite my careful preparations. After successfully finishing …
How's Your Vegetable Garden Growing?
Workshop by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County July 24, 2025 | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Your vegetable garden is …
Have Gardening Questions?
Have Gardening Questions? Reach out to a NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Our NC State Extension Master Gardener ℠ volunteers are …
Register Now for a Spring Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start on May 10! The garden features over 225 …
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 …
"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 …
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 …
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 …