Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox has always been the go-to site for photos of cultivated plants, both native and …
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.
Plan for Fun at Our 2025 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 29, 2025 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Sign Up for Wreath Making Classes!
Classes will be held at the Nash County Farmers Market 1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount ALL CLASSES SOLD OUT! Sunday, December 1st TWO …
Photos From Extension's Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 13, 2024 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators …
Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 13!
On September 13 folks will have a rare opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our …
The Root of the Problem: Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberries
Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …
Cicadas, Katydids, & Crickets
One of the telltale signs of the impending arrival of summer are the sounds of insect mating calls that …
April Gardening News
Flea Beetles: Tiny Menace in the Vegetable Garden Flea beetles are a voracious group of early-season pest we battle in …
Muscadine Grape & Blueberry Pruning Workshop
Join us on Tuesday, March 26th at 9:00 a.m. for a hands-on workshop within the Nash County Arboretum. Bill Cline, NC State Extension Specialist …
The Infamous Bradford Pear
The mild winter season this year caused many plants that should have had at least several more weeks of …
Pumpkins & the Jack-O’-Lantern
I stumbled upon a rather humorous and anonymous quote recently that states, “It’s time for Fall in the South: …
NC State Extension Gardener Handbook
Are you looking for a few tips to make your garden better this year? Look not further! NC State Extension has …
Celebrating the Work of Master Gardener Volunteers
Our 2021 Annual Report celebrates the work of Master Gardener℠ volunteers and Extension professionals sharing their knowledge to help North …