Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
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.
Explore Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Impacts in Our Annual Report!
The 2023 NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ annual report, celebrates the contributions of over 3900 Extension Master Gardener volunteers …
Make Your Garden a Haven for Moths
Moths are the unsung heroes of plant pollination. On a worldwide scale, there are twice as many species of …
Garden for the Birds With the Plant Toolbox
You can select plants for your garden that attract and support our feathered friends. The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox …
Surprise the Plant Lover in Your Life With the Perfect Gift...
…the gift of knowledge! Do you still need to pick out the perfect gift for your favorite plant nerd (or …
Local Master Gardener Volunteer Classes Start Soon!
Become a Master Gardener℠ volunteer in Chowan County! Classes will be offered in Edenton on Tuesdays from 3:30 to …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 67)
Local Youth Participate in 4-H Cooking Camp Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Local youth recently participated in a cooking camp offered by …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 65)
Gourmet Cookie Decorating Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Chowan County 4-H kicked off Summer Fun with a gourmet cookie decorating workshop. The …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 64)
Bean in a Bottle Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Through this activity, kids will learn about the life cycle of …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 63)
How to Hold A Chef’s Knife Submitted by: Mary Morris: CED and FCS Agent Written by: Alice Henneman, MS, RDN, Extension …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 62)
R.M. “Pete” Thompson Agriculture Scholarship Awarded to Lilly Bunch Mary Morris, CED & Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Pete Thompson had …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 61)
FAQ: Fire Blight Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent Q: Why are the tips of my tree turning brown? A: If the tree …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 60)
Master Gardener Training Returns This Fall Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent The North Carolina State Extension Master Gardener program is a …
Master Gardener Volunteer Training Returns This Fall
The Extension Master Gardener℠ program of Chowan-Gates-Perquimans Counties is a training opportunity for interested volunteers. Participants apply for and …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 53)
Living Well Month – Physical Activity Submitted by: Mary Morris, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Did you know only about one …
Local Extension Master Gardeners Celebrate Success
Despite the challenges of 2020, the Extension Master Gardener℠ program of Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans Counties continued the mission of …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 52)
Clover Cookies Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Each month since June 2020, Chowan County 4-H has offered free educational kits to youth …