North Carolina Christmas Trees
North Carolina Christmas Trees: A Tradition That Helps Farmers Recover A favorite holiday tradition for many Sampson County families is …
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.
Spring 2026 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools
The spring 2026 Pesticide Safety Schools are for those seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. To register for …
Winterizing Your Landscape Before the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many of us turn our attention indoors: decorating the tree, baking, and getting ready …
From the Vine: Fall Lawn Care
Every year, many people stop by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Sampson County Center with a plant sample in hand …
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 …
New NC State 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 …