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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 …
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.
Every year, from mid-March through mid-April, I get calls from folks worried about all the bees hovering over their …
The April 2024 Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Bumble Bee Conservation. The webinar will be on Thursday, April 18 …
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 23, 2024, was a success with a great crowd in attendance in spite …
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 23, 2024 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
This year (2023) marks the 15 year anniversary of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in …
Cooperative Extension’s Growing Small Farms website provides information on sustainable agriculture to North Carolina farmers, gardeners, and consumers. Visitors will find …
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
This was the first year that North Carolina participated in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a citizen science initiative …
UPDATE: This workshop is full. Please contact Debbie Roos if you would like to be on her email list …
Fall tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in mid-September! The garden features over 225 …
On September 8 folks will have a rare opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our …
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 …
Growing Chatham is SIZZLING HOT this July! Don’t miss out on the excitement by reading it now while it’s still …
Exploring the Latest Happenings at the Pittsboro Farmers’ Market This month, we’re excited to catch up with Mary Blais, the …
Make sure you don’t miss out on the excellent content included in the June edition of the Growing Chatham …
We regret to inform you that the “Meat” Your Farmer event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience …
The Growing Chatham Newsletter has undergone a spring cleaning and now features improved navigation for an enhanced user experience. Be …
88 Registration is now open for the Junior Master Gardener Camp for youth ages 8-14 at the Chatham County Ag …
Yes, Growing Chatham could be your lucky charm this March! From the Garden to the Kitchen, Growing Chatham has …
Enjoy a bowl of hot soup while Reading Growing Chatham, Listening to the Growing Chatham Podcast, or Watching Growing Chatham. Hot Soup and Growing …
It’s a new year and a new Growing Chatham is waiting for you! The January 2023 edition is packed …
Whew, it’s hot! Take a break from all of the fun in the sun that you are having and …
May you be inspired to explore the outdoors when you read the May Edition of Growing Chatham! Click here …