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 …
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.
The Plant Toolbox Is Your Houseplant Headquarters
Indoor gardeners can find more of their favorite plants in the Extension Horticulture Plant Toolbox. Across the US, interest …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Critter Spotlight: Passionflower Bee
For 15 years I have enjoyed observing the many pollinators that forage on the native passionflowers in my Pollinator …
Pollinator Plant Spotlight: Late Figwort
Even though I have been managing my Pollinator Paradise Garden for 15 years, it continues to teach me every year. …
View Recording of CCP’s Snake Webinar
Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) conducted a webinar on Snakes of the North Carolina Piedmont on July 20, 2023, and we had …
Early Summer 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 …
Critter Spotlight: Camouflaged Looper
Recently while working in my Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden I was observing all the bee activity on the lemon …
Community Scientists Trained to Participate in Bumble Bee Atlas Project
In mid-June about 16 pollinator enthusiasts gathered at N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden in Pittsboro to receive training …
Early Spring 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 …
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 …
Photos From the 2023 Chatham County Ag Fest
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 25, 2023, was a success with a great crowd in attendance in …
Enjoy Growing Chatham and Hot Soup on Cold February Days!
Enjoy a bowl of hot soup while Reading Growing Chatham, Listening to the Growing Chatham Podcast, or Watching Growing Chatham. Hot Soup and Growing …
Start 2023 Off With Growing Chatham
It’s a new year and a new Growing Chatham is waiting for you! The January 2023 edition is packed …
Have Fun in the Sun With June's Growing Chatham
Whew, it’s hot! Take a break from all of the fun in the sun that you are having and …
May Growing Chatham Inspire You This Month
May you be inspired to explore the outdoors when you read the May Edition of Growing Chatham! Click here …
Hop Into April's Growing Chatham
Hop into April’s Growing Chatham! Looking for fun, educational activities for your children? Read Growing Chatham to see what 4-H …
NC State Day of Giving 03-23-22
Did you know that Extension is more than agriculture, food, nutrition and @NorthCarolina4H? We are water, forestry and much, …
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms at Home
Did you know you can grow shiitake mushrooms in your home garden? With proper inoculation and safety protocol, the …
It's the Season of Love, Love of Learning! Find Out More in This Month's Growing Chatham
It’s the season of love, love of learning that is! Over fifteen programs are being offered in this month’s …
Vegetable Seed Starting
Extension Gardener Webinar Growing your own vegetable transplants from seed can give you a head start on the growing season …
Leave the Leaves!
Let the Leaves Work for You… Relief for the Reluctant Leaf Raker By Betsy Kraus, Master Gardener Volunteer in Chatham County If …
July's Edition of the Growing Chatham Newsletter and Podcast Are Waiting for You!
It’s hard to believe that July is here! A new month means a new Growing Chatham Newsletter is ready …
2021 Extension Gardener Webinar Series
Interested in Gardening? Learn about sustainable, science-based gardening practices from N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Extension Gardener classes are a series …