From Passion to Purpose: Teresa Lowry's Journey as an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
In our first “Why I Became an NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer” feature, we spotlight Teresa Lowry, an …
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.
Early Spring 2024 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
Cicada Damage to Blueberry Crop
It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not an …
Peach Field Day at the Sandhills Research Station Planned
The 2024 Peach Field Day at the Sandhills Research Station will be held Tuesday, July 16, from 4-7 p.m. …
View Recording of CCP Bumble Bee Conservation Webinar
Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) conducted a webinar on Bumble Bee Conservation on April 18, 2024, and we had a great turnout of …
Local Extension Master Gardeners Participate in Research Trial
Most home gardeners prefer not to unnecessarily apply products like fungicide to their home gardens, especially their vegetable gardens. …
Donation Stations @The Edenton Farmers Market
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County Master Food Volunteers (EMFV) is hosting a Donation Station at the Edenton Farmers …
Canning Pickles Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center is hosting several canning workshops this summer. The next workshop being offered is the …
Mediterranean Way of Eating Class Offered
If are ready to learn about eating the Mediterranean Way this spring/summer join the Chowan and Pasquotank Cooperative Extension …
Master Gardener Volunteers Recognized
Congratulations to the 2021 Chowan, Gates and Perquimans County Extension Master Gardeners of the Year – Marjorie Rayburn and …
2022 Extension Master Food Volunteers Graduate
On March 14, 2022, the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program celebrated two new graduates of the program. Sherry Bedsole …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Announce Scholarship
Each year, the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans Counties award a $1,000 scholarship to an …
2021 Holiday Challenge
Maintain, Don’t Gain This Holiday Season This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many …
Wreath Decorating Workshop
When: December 4, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center $30 per ticket that includes …
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 …