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NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers: CONNECT PEOPLE TO PLANTS TEACH GARDENING BEST PRACTICES TO MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY SHARE THE LATEST …
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Extension Needs Assessment
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is conducting a statewide program needs assessment to determine how …
Homeowner's Guide to Managing Diseases
Hot off the press by Ella Reeves and Inga Meadows . . . The Document Includes Fungicides, Bactericides and Alternative …
Annual Report Features Stories of Resilience
Download the 2020 annual report (pdf) The most recent Extension Master Gardener℠ program annual report celebrates Master Gardener℠ volunteers for their efforts to educate …
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 …
Watch Out for These (Arthropod) Spring Home Invaders
Insects and other arthropods are feeling the warm weather and waking up for spring. Bees, social wasps, bugs, flies, …
Moles and Voles – How to Identify and Control Them in Your Home Landscape
There are certain things when thought of and spoken that just seem to go together; peas & carrots, peanut …
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 …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
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 …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
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 …
April & May Discounts for Compost Bins
I have tried out two dozen types of compost bins at my Compost Learning Lab at NC State University and these …
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 …
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