Annual Report Features Stories of Resilience
The most recent Extension Master Gardener℠ program annual report celebrates Master Gardener℠ volunteers for their efforts to educate and connect individuals, families, and …
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Helping Others Grow: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action
Restrictions on gatherings have not deterred Master Gardener℠ volunteers and Extension agents from delivering science-based education and gardening advice …
Engaging Youth During Remote Learning: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action
Remote learning during the pandemic denied children the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers typically …
Meeting Community Needs: Master Gardener Volunteers In Action
The pandemic increased food insecurity and disrupted traditional food distribution systems. Reduced access to fresh produce left many in …
You're Not the Only One Who Loves Cabbage
By the end of March, the spring garden should be well underway. If yours looks anything like ours here …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
Register Now for April CCP Meeting About Dragonflies and Damselflies
The April Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Dragonflies and Damselflies. Please join us on April 15, 2021, from 9–11:15 …
Turn Your NC Yard Into a Pollinator Pitstop
Did you know that one out of every three bites of food we eat comes as a result of …
Interactive Online Gardening Handbook Now Available for Individual Purchase
Great News! The Top Hat online, interactive version of the Extension Gardener Handbook, can now be purchased for $45 by …
Let's Go Plant Shopping!
An online tool from NC State Extension can make your next trip to the garden center even more productive. …
Video: Spring Lawn Preparation
Winter can do a number on even the most well-maintained lawn. But if your yard has suffered some neglect …
NEW Edibles Course Starts March 22
NEW Course Offering! Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts: Identification and Use Register NOW March 22–May 3, 2021 July 12–August 23, 2021 October 18–November 22, …
FAQ: Lichens
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive at our Ask a Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Helpline is: “What …
In Memoriam Larry Bass (1949-2021)
It is with gratitude that we celebrate the life of Mr. Larry Bass, former NC State Extension specialist in …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
Chatham County Beekeepers Offer an Intro to Beekeeping Online Course
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center and the Chatham County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) had planned to team up …
Kudzu Matching Grants Now Available in Polk County
The Polk County Board of Commissioners granted a budget for kudzu eradication on September 21, 2020. The Polk County …
Pollinator Gardening for the South: Creating Sustainable Habitats
This brand new gorgeous book by Danesha Seth Carley, pollinator expert, and Anne Spafford, Landscape Architect, was created for …
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