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.
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 …
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 …
Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Fall tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early September! The garden features over …
Rose Garden at Ag Building Undergoing Landscape Redesign
As some of you may have noticed our Rose Garden portion of the Demonstration Gardens at the Craven County …
Fall New Members Extension Master Gardener Course
Come join the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer program of Craven County, whether you are an experienced gardener, new and …
Pesticide Credit Classes on June 18th
Below is a flyer with all information needed and a QR code in the upper right hand corner to …
Expect Construction in May 2025
During the month of May 2025, please expect construction work when you visit the Craven County Agricultural Building, 300 …
4-H Recognized for Accomplishments!
Ashley Brooks and Kait Neeland, 4-H Youth Development Agents with NC Cooperative Extension were recognized for an achievement during the …
Repairs & Construction to Building
Repairs and upgrades to the Craven County Agricultural Building will occur intermittently during the month of June. The contractors …
Join Us for "Gardening in Your Golden Years"!
Join the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Craven County as they offer another wonderful program “Gardening in Your Golden Years.” …
Snakes Are Good for Your Garden!
Saturday February 24, 10:00 a.m. -12:00noon N.C. Cooperative Extension, Craven County Center – 300 Industrial Drive – New Bern NC Master Gardener℠ …
Craven County Extension Provides Weather Data
A Tempest Weather Station has been installed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Craven County Center. The unit will automatically …
Craven County's First Junior Master Gardeners!
Over the last 5 weeks, aspiring Junior Master Gardeners Matthew Peluso (15) and Benjamin Peluso (7), and continuing Junior …
Centipedegrass Looking Rough? April 11 Is a Little Too Soon to Worry ...
The first image is my centipedegrass lawn on April 11. The second image shows typical performance in mid summer. In …
Freeze Damage to Ilex cornuta Flowers
During the first week of April the Craven County office received a sample of Ilex cornuta or Chinese holly (possibly the …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …