Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
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.
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden
By the time springtime rolls around many folks are itching to get back into their gardens and start cleaning …
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …
Growers: Start Scouting in February for the Allium Leafminer
Last spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont noticed unusual problems with their allium crops, primarily bulb onions, …
February Is a Great Time to Prune Blueberries!
Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly …
Get Counting! Great Southeast Pollinator Census
We all understand the importance of pollinators. Researchers now are trying to gauge their populations and interactions with the pollinator …
Sunday Walk in the Garden: September 15
Written by Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, Deanna Klingel Sunday September 15, 2024; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A Walk in the …
We Need Foodie Volunteers
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
2025 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course Course
Do you love gardening? Do you want to learn more about horticulture? Do you desire to help others? Come …
Chowan V Training, Fumigation & Paraquat
Attention Farmers! Does your Pesticide license need to be renewed this year? N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center will be offering three …
Save the Date- Albemarle Master Garden Spring Garden Show
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans counties are excited to host their annual Spring Garden …
Cookies and Crafts With Chowan County Cooperative Extension
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center is hosting Cookies and Crafts on Wednesday, February 14th! Join us at the Chowan …
Beekeeping 101
The Beekeepers of Chowan County will have the Beekeeping 101 class on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Chowan …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers to Offer 2024 Scholarship
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans counties are pleased to offer the Katherine G. Shook …
Wreath Decorating Class
Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension–Chowan County Center’s Extension Community Association and Master Gardeners offer their …
2023 Report to the People
The Chowan County Cooperative Extension has been busy this past year educating the public on Family, Farms and 4-H. …
Canning Soup W/ Meat
Did you know that people still do a lot of canning in this area of the state? There is …