Photos From Extension's Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 13, 2024 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators …
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.
Native Plant Sale
Hello, Friends! This Saturday (October 5th), our Master Gardeners are hosting a native plant sale, as many of you know! …
Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 13!
On September 13 folks will have a rare opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our …
Local Intern Reflects on Transformative Summer With Caldwell County Center
This summer, the Caldwell County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension welcomed Tanner Collier as a summer intern. Tanner is …
The Root of the Problem: Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberries
Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …
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 …
An Evening of Music, Food, and Gardening at Unity Park & Community Garden
The Unity Park & Community Garden invites you to an exciting and fun-filled event, “A Tomato Blast!!!”, on July …
Radish Roots and Greens Mellow When Cooked
Radishes have a pungent, peppery flavor that’s from compounds also present in mustard and horseradish. They’re often used to …
April Gardening Tips
Plants in Flower Flowering cherry, Redbud, Ajuga Weigela, Bloodroot, Columbine, Bleeding heart, Pieris, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Trillium, Anemone, Azaleas Fertilizing Fertilize shrubs if not …
March Gardening Tips
Plants in Flower • Saucer Magnolia, Bradford Pear, Flowering Cherry, Forsythia, Star Magnolia, Breath-of-Spring (Winter Honeysuckle), Spirea, Flowering Quince, Carolina …
Are You Interested in Becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer?
Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer! Join a network of passionate community members across the state dedicated to learning and …
Prepare for a Bountiful Fall Garden: 5 Essential Steps
It is hard to picture fall when we’re right in the middle of summer, but now is the time …
The Hidden Heroes: Native Bees and Their Fascinating World
June is National Pollinator Month. In honor of this, let’s put the spotlight on North Carolina’s buzzing heroes- native …
Need Gardening Help?
Join us in the garden from April to October for First Saturdays! Master Gardeners will be on hand from …
Blueberry Pruning Field Day!
Join us for a hands-on pruning workshop led by NC State Blueberry Specialist, Bill Cline! Call 828-632-4451 to register. …
Pollinator Restoration Project at Lenoir Greenway
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Caldwell County has been busy this season! If you have walked or …