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.
Sign Up for Wreath Making Classes
ALL CLASSES SOLD OUT! Classes will be held at the Nash County Farmers Market 1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount Sunday, November 30th TWO …
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 …
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 …
Watch Out Cicadas!
For the past month or so you may have noticed a rather large and ominous insect buzzing about your …
Caring for Your Lawns and the Environment
Caring for Your Lawns and the Environment Reduce runoff and trap pollutants for a healthy yard! Use care when gardening …
Landscape Color and Professional Field Day
Thursday, July 10 – 8:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m. JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh NC 27606 Presented by NC State’s Department …
Storytime in the Garden!
Please join us for a fun time with children ages 4 – 8 years old. Parent/Guardian must be present. Location: Tranquility …
Moth Night at the Nash County Arboretum
Moth Night at the Nash County Arboretum! Join us Thursday, July 17th from 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. for a magical evening with …
2025 Pollinator Symposium - Save the Date!
2025 Pollinator Symposium Hosted by the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Nash County Come join us as we celebrate National …
2026 Spring Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training
Nash County will be offering Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training beginning on Thursday, January 22nd through April 30th, 2026. Classes …
2025 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale
Perennials l Roses l Shrubs Vegetable Plants l Garden Art Raffle Hosted by the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Nash County. LIVE & …
Caring for Roses 101
Come join us for a fun and informative session on how to properly care for your roses. Whether you’re …
Nash County Arboretum: 2025 Garden Talks
Nash County Arboretum: 2025 Garden Talks Join us for evenings of informative and engaging discussions about gardening at the Nash …
Cicadas, Katydids, & Crickets
One of the telltale signs of the impending arrival of summer are the sounds of insect mating calls that …