Helping Neighbors Grow and Thrive
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Chatham County Show Us How Chatham County is a rapidly growing community. Over the past decade, …
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.
Ground-Nesting Bees in Turf
Solitary ground-dwelling bees are active now, and you may find areas of your lawn with dozens of these small …
Asiatic Hawksbeard (Youngia japonica)
Asiatic hawksbeard (Youngia japonica) is a tropical and subtropical Asian species that is widespread in our region. It may …
Sinojackia rehderiana
Among the oldest landscape plantings at the Craven County Agricultural Building are two Sinojackia rehderiana (jacktree), obtained from the …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Soil Sets the Stage for Sustainable Gardening
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Cabarrus County Show Us How At their booth at the Cabarrus County Fair, Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) …
Training Expands Sustainable Landscaping Knowledge
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers in Watauga County Show Us How From the NC coast to the mountains and everywhere in between, …
Colorful Cross Sections
Identification of trees and shrubs may involve cutting through a twig or branch and inspecting the cut surface. For …
Pest Management in Turf
Pest Management in Turf Workshop Craven County Agricultural Building May 13, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon Call 633-1477 or email tom_glasgow@ncsu.edu …
Pest Management in Trees - Zoom Session
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN REWORKED AS A ZOOM SESSION Pest Management in Trees Workshop 2 Hours Pesticide Credits: D, G, L, …
Stilt Roots
To paraphrase a retired NC State University forestry professor who I worked with for a number of years, “Tree …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
High Tunnel Workshop
February 29, 2020 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided) Environmental Education Center Sneads Ferry, NC Cost: $5 Purchase tickets through …
Reading Wood
Splits or cross-sectional cuts in tree trunks often reveal interesting markings in the wood. These markings might be caused …
Plants for Pollinators
January is not too early to make plans for enhancing the value of your landscape and gardens for pollinators. …
Winter in the Pocosin
Winter is the most comfortable time of the year to explore pocosins in the Croatan National Forest and elsewhere. …
BEES Academy March 3-4, 2020
If you are interested in learning more about beekeeping at an intermediate level or want to prep for the …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …