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 on May 11! The garden features over 225 …
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.
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 …
Register Now for April CCP Virtual Meeting About Bumble Bee Conservation
The April 2024 Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Bumble Bee Conservation. The webinar will be on Thursday, April 18 …
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 …
What Can I Plant Instead of Grass?
At this time of year, homeowners are liming, seeding, weeding, and the list goes on with lawn care. Are …
Learn More About Gardening!
Would you like to learn more about Gardening? Unity Park and Community Gardens and the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of …
2021 Master Gardener Volunteer Class Announced!
Master Gardener℠ volunteer initial training prepares you to be a Master Gardener℠ volunteer. The course introduces a wide range …
Thank You Volunteers
North Carolina Cooperative Extension would not have the same impact on people and communities without all of our committed, …
Gardening Gifts
The following article is written by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer Madelyn Wilen. Sometimes it is challenging to come up with …
Tuesday's at the Square Foot Garden
Join Master Gardener Volunteer Ellen Roberts at the Unity Park and Community Garden on Tuesdays during the season to …
Square Foot Gardening with Caldwell County Master Gardeners
Looking for a simple way to grow lots of produce in a small space? Check out this video on square-foot …