Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest
The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful …
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.
NCDA Offers FREE Soil Testing & Services for WNC Through June 2025
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) is offering free services for counties affected …
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
From the Vine – Fruit Trees
Growing Fruit Trees in Sampson County: What You Need to Know Fruit trees can be a valuable and rewarding addition …
From the Vine: Potato Tower
If you like fresh potatoes right out of the garden, but hate the backbreaking work of planting and digging, …
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Spring Planting
As spring approaches in eastern North Carolina, it’s an ideal time to plan your garden by starting seeds indoors …
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …