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 …
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.
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 …
Celebrating 15 Years in Pollinator Paradise!
This year (2023) marks the 15 year anniversary of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham Mills in …
A Monarch Bed and Breakfast in Denton, NC
Have you ever wanted to raise Monarch butterflies? How about 237 monarchs released from your very own fingertips? Well, …
Growing Self-Sufficiency: Extension Volunteers Support Seed Libraries in North Carolina
Did you know that 13.5 million American households were food insecure in 2021? This means that at some time …
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 …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 51)
Living Well Month – Healthy Home Submitted by: Mary Morris, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Written by: Dr. Sarah Kirby, State …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 50)
Spring Fever Advice Horticulture at Home Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent The best piece of gardening advice I ever received was: “Choose …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 49)
March is Living Well Month Family and Consumer Sciences at Home Submitted by: Mary Morris, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent The National …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 48)
Managing Flooded Landscapes Horticulture at Home Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent Rain rain, go away, come again another day. We’ve been in …