Growing Chatham: Celebrating 250 years of growing in Chatham County

Chatham County outline filled with US flag and Declaration of Independence text highlighting We the People

If you've spent the week asking "What's the matter with my 'mater?", you are not alone. Between the blistering summer heat and lack of rain, gardening can feel like a full-time negotiation with nature. Before you give up on your vegetables, grab a cold drink and check out the July Growing Chatham Newsletter to rescue your garden from its summer tantrums. Here is what you will find inside this month: "What's the Matter with My 'Mater?" Extension Workshop: Sign up to learn how to diagnose and manage tough tomato problems. Digging Deeper Video Series: Watch our new video to see how Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers can help your garden thrive. 4-H Summer Camps: Spaces are still available for our Farm to Fork camp and the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H week-long overnight camp. Did you know Chatham County has a unique tie to the Declaration of Independence? Find out how our local history connects to the birth of the nation in this month's Ag History feature. 👉 Read the July Growing Chatham Newsletter by visiting https://go.ncsu.edu/growingchatham726