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 …
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.
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 …
NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Assist Pollinator Research
As the perils facing pollinators continue to rise, many people want to know what they can do in their …
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 …
Vermicomposting for Home Gardeners
Home gardeners interested in learning more about vermicomposting (farming worms for fertilizer!) may want to check out this excellent …
Take Control Virtual Program
CLICK TO REGISTER By, Mary Morris, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County announces the Take Control …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 42)
4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent 10 Minute Stress Busters Taken from: 4-H Healthy Living Guide When life gets stressful, …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 41)
4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Why 4-H? The new year is a great time to get involved in Chowan County …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 40)
4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum 4-H Agent Hot Chocolate Board Are you a hot chocolate lover? Hot chocolate is one of my …
Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship
Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Chowan, Gates, and Perquimans Counties are pleased to continue their scholarship opportunity. It will be …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 30)
Family and Consumer Sciences At Home Mary Morris, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Great Mama’s Stewed Rock If you were wondering why …