Invasive Insect Activity Is Heating Up! See Them? Report Them!
The warm weather seems to be here to stay and with that, last year’s new invasive insect arrivals are …
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.
Register Now for a Spring Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early May! The garden features over …
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 …
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 …
February Is a Great Time to Prune Blueberries!
Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly …
Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Fall tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in September! The garden features over 225 …
BEES Academy Offers Training for Experienced Beekeepers
The Chatham County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension is teaming up again with the NC State University Apiculture Program …
Late Spring 2022 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 …
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early July! The garden features over …
Early Spring 2022 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 …
Register Now for a Spring Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in mid-May! The garden features over 225 …
Help NC State University Researchers Study Carpenter Bees
Graduate student Kate Gorman is working with Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt, Assistant Professor in North Carolina State University’s Department of …
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 …
View Recordings of Blueberry Production Webinars
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted two blueberry production webinars in November-December 2021. NC State …
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 …
View Recording of CCP Healthy Yard Alternatives Webinar!
Chatham Conservation Partnership conducted a webinar on Healthy Yard Alternatives on October 21, 2021, and we had a great turnout …
Chatham County Farm Field Day for NC Farm School
The NC Farm School is a Cooperative Extension entrepreneurial program for new and transitioning farmers with the mission of increasing …
Register Now for Blueberry Production Webinars
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer two Blueberry Production Webinars as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, …
Register Now for Creating Wildlife Habitat with Native Plants Webinar
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Creating Wildlife Habitat with Native Plants Webinar as part of its Enhancing …
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 …
What's the Matter With My 'Mater?
Diagnosis and Management of Pests and Diseases of Tomatoes Extension Gardener Webinar 7/1/21 5:30–7:30 p.m. Access to fresh tomatoes is among the …
May 2021 Growing Chatham Newsletter and Podcast Are Available!
The May 2021 Edition of Growing Chatham has arrived! Click to open this month’s Growing Chatham. Have little time …
Growing Chatham, April 2021 Edition Has Arrived!
Growing Chatham April Edition has now arrived and full of spring blossoms! Check out our upcoming webinars that are …
Fundamentals of Composting and Vermicomposting
Chatham Extension Gardener Workshop Food scraps and yard trimmings together account for more than a quarter of household waste. Instead …
Permaculture: A Sustainable Living Methodology for the Home, Garden, and Community
Online Lecture, April 14, 2021, 10–11:30 a.m. Join Will Hooker, Professor Emeritus and Landscape Architect for a webinar that provides …
Growing Chatham, March Edition
Today is the beginning of a new month, which means Growing Chatham is now available! This month is full …