Photos from Extension’s Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 19, 2025 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators and Other …
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.
New NCSU Blackberry Pruning Guide
NC State Extension has released a new resource for blackberry growers — Blackberry Pruning: A Practical Guide by Gina Fernandez and Hannah …
Late Summer 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden was created in late 2008 at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro to provide forage …
Joro Spiders in North Carolina: Everything You Need to Know
Here in North Carolina, our native orb weaving spiders are a familiar sight during the early Fall, with species …
From the Vine: Shade Gardening - Beauty Beyond the Sun
Gardening is often thought of as a sun-filled activity, with flowers, vegetables, and shrubs basking in six to eight …
From the Vine – Fall Planting
Fall is the Perfect Time to Plant As summer fades and the air turns crisp, many gardeners assume the planting …
Register Now for Carolina Butterfly Society Symposium
2025 Carolina Butterfly Society Symposium Saturday, September 13 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: Stanford M. Adams Training Facility at Jordan Lake 2832 Big …
From the Vine: Controlling Pecan Weevils
Controlling Pecan Weevils in North Carolina: What Homeowners and Growers Need to Know Pecan trees are a valuable part of …
Random Ramblings of a County Agent
When I was told this was my week to do a newspaper article, I wasn’t sure what I was …