TH Goes to Chatham Healthy Aging Expo 9/17/24
If you are in central North Carolina and interested in continued good health for yourself or those you care …
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.
Carolinas HT Network Conference: Register NOW!
As Therapeutic Horticulture practitioners, students, and volunteers, it is so important to practice what we know: connection is essential! …
Get Ready for Fall Adventures With Inspiration From Growing Chatham
August is sizzling and humid, and Growing Chatham is ablaze with inspiration to ignite your autumn spirit! Plan your fall …
Early Summer 2024 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to late fall for …
Late Spring 2024 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to late fall for …
View Recording of CCP Firefly Webinar
Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) conducted a webinar on Fireflies and Other Glowing Insects on July 18, 2024, and we …
Pest, Disease, and Weed Management in Vegetable Gardens
Extension Gardener Workshop and Webinar July 9, 2024 9:00-12:00 a.m. (in-person) & July 11, 2024 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Online) Vegetable crops have …
Early Spring 2024 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
Cicada Damage to Blueberry Crop
It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not an …
Chatham County Herb Symposium
September 20, 2024 Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Join the NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers …
New Pest Alert! Allium Leafminer Gets Growers' Attention
This spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont have noticed unusual problems with their allium crops, primarily bulb …
View Recording of CCP Bumble Bee Conservation Webinar
Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) conducted a webinar on Bumble Bee Conservation on April 18, 2024, and we had a great turnout of …
"May" Growing Chatham Inspire You
May is the perfect time to try something new! Find the new recipe in Growing Chatham and give it a …
Should Farmers & Gardeners Worry About the Upcoming Cicada Emergence?
In case you haven’t heard, 2024 marks the emergence of the 13-year periodical cicadas (Magicicada spp.). The 13-year cicadas are known as Brood …
Ground-Nesting Bees Should Be Appreciated, Not Feared!
Every year, from mid-March through mid-April, I get calls from folks worried about all the bees hovering over their …
Photos From the 2024 Chatham County Ag Fest
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 23, 2024, was a success with a great crowd in attendance in spite …
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 …
Celebrating 15 Years in Pollinator Paradise!
This year (2023) marks the 15 year anniversary of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in …
Be a Winner at the NC State Fair!
7/28/2023 10:00-11:30 a.m. Learn how to submit winning fruit, vegetable, herb, and flower entries to the NC State Fair. Extension …
O Say, Can You See the July Edition of Growing Chatham?
Growing Chatham is SIZZLING HOT this July! Don’t miss out on the excitement by reading it now while it’s still …
Growing UP Chatham June 2023: Exploring the Latest Happenings at the Pittsboro Farmers' Market
Exploring the Latest Happenings at the Pittsboro Farmers’ Market This month, we’re excited to catch up with Mary Blais, the …
What's All the Buzz About in the June Edition of Growing Chatham?
Make sure you don’t miss out on the excellent content included in the June edition of the Growing Chatham …
"Meat" Your Farmer Day has been Canceled
We regret to inform you that the “Meat” Your Farmer event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience …
"May" You Enjoy the New Look of the Growing Chatham Newsletter
The Growing Chatham Newsletter has undergone a spring cleaning and now features improved navigation for an enhanced user experience. Be …
Registration Open: Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp -June 26-30, 2023
88 Registration is now open for the Junior Master Gardener Camp for youth ages 8-14 at the Chatham County Ag …
Your Lucky Charm Has Arrived! Growing Chatham the March 2023 Edition
Yes, Growing Chatham could be your lucky charm this March! From the Garden to the Kitchen, Growing Chatham has …