Chatham County 4-H Youth Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
This was the first year that North Carolina participated in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a citizen science initiative …
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.
Register Now for October 5 Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop
UPDATE: This workshop is full. Please contact Debbie Roos if you would like to be on her email list …
Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden
Fall tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in mid-September! The garden features over 225 …
Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 8!
On September 8 folks will have a rare opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our …
Crape Myrtles
The Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a flowering tree or shrub that is native to Asia. It was introduced …
Critter Spotlight: Passionflower Bee
For 15 years I have enjoyed observing the many pollinators that forage on the native passionflowers in my Pollinator …
Now Is the Time to Save Your Pecans From Weevil Damage
How many times have you picked up pecans only to find a small hole near the end of the …
From the Vine – Bahiagrass
Summer finally arrived this week and it already seems like it’s going to be a hot and humid summer. …