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 …
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.
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
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 …
New Year, New Growing Chatham
Celebrate the new year with a fresh edition of Growing Chatham! What resolutions have you set for the year …
Join the Gingerbread Competition! Find Out More in Growing Chatham
Join the Gingerbread Extravaganza & Competition! Read all about it plus more in the December issue of Growing Chatham! The mobile version …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Early Fall 2023 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 …
Chatham County 4-H Youth Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
This was the first year that North Carolina participated in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a citizen science initiative …
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 …