Nov 25th: Last Day for Free Soil Testing
Free soil testing: Ends November 25 The NCDA has modified their last day for processing free soil samples. Please drop …
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.
Plan for Fun at Our 2025 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 29, 2025 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Growing Chatham: Thanks for Giving Edition
This month’s Growing Chatham focuses on the theme of giving back. The Chatham County Center extends heartfelt gratitude for …
Fundamentals of Composting
Nov. 19, 2024 9:00-11:30 a.m. Food scraps and yard trimmings together account for more than a quarter of household waste. …
Boo! Growing Chatham Is Waiting for You!
Hello October! Hello Fall! Growing Chatham is ready for y’all! Don’t miss this month’s Growing Chatham. Discover upcoming webinars and …
October is Farm to School Month!
Farm Field Trips: Growing the Connection to Therapeutic Horticulture Farm field trips offer school children a unique opportunity to connect …
Photos From Extension's Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 13, 2024 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators …
Green All Year: National Indoor Plant Week in September
Did you know that the third week in September is National Indoor Plant Week? It’s the perfect time of …
September 2024 Growing Chatham
The September 2024 issue of Growing Chatham is “mushrooming” with exciting educational opportunities for all ages! Visit the Growing Chatham September …
Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 13!
On September 13 folks will have a rare opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our …
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 …
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 …
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 …