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 …
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.
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 …
The Plant Toolbox Has More Links You Can Use
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, in partnership with the Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center, recently updated …
Early Fall 2023 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 …
Extension Volunteers Trial NC State Disease-Resistant Tomato Varieties
Tomatoes are one of our most popular vegetables and the pride of many gardeners’ summer vegetable patch. As many …
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 …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 29)
4-H At Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent DIY Bath Fizzies Bath fizzies are expensive to buy, but they are inexpensive to make at …
Gardening in the Albemarle
New to gardening and/or gardening in Northeastern North Carolina? Register for Gardening in the Albemarle. This free course is …
To Electric Pressure Cook? or Not?
May 27, 2020, 12:00 p.m. Live Zoom Link If you are one of the millions of people who have started …