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Planting for Pollinators Class flyer feature coreopsis, the Master Gardener watering can and the Cooperative Extension logo.

Planting for Pollinators Class

Come join us on August 19th at 5:30 PM to learn about pollinator-friendly plants, landscape features and the importance of pollinators. Participants will learn about plants that pollinators love and…

Flyer for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census counting event, held Saturday, August 23rd from 9:30am to 11:00am at Cupola House Gardens, 408 S Broad Street, Edenton, NC, with logos from various cooperative extension and pollinator conservation organizat

Cupola Garden Counting: Great Southeast Pollinator Census Counting Event!

Join the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on August 23rd, 2025 at the Cupola House Gardens for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census!What: This Citizen Science initiative, put on by Cooperative…

Large ocean wave with overlaid text "July Water Challenge" and NC Cooperative Extension logo

July Water Challenge

Hydration is super important to stay healthy. This challenge encourages participants to drink 64 oz of water daily from July 7th to July 31st.N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center will be…

June & July Gardening Tips Flyer

Stay Cool & Keep on Gardening: June & July Gardening Tips

Stay Cool & Keep on Gardening: June & July Gardening TipsWritten by Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, Annette Thompson Warm season lawns can be fertilized in June. It is recommended that…

Landscape and Right of Way Informational Flyer

Landscape and Right of Way Training

N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering a 2 hour training for commercial pesticide applicators to receive 2 credits of H, L, N, D, and X. . Topics to be covered will include drift investigation…

Plant This, Not That! Flyer featuring a bradford pear with a red x and an eastern red bud with a green check.

Plant This, Not That! Landscape Plant Selection Class

Come learn with us about choosing the right plants for your eastern NC landscape while avoiding plants that can be problematic, causing landscape headaches. In this class, we will discuss native…

Fig Jam Class, Aug 20, 2025, 5:30–7:30 pm, Chowan County Ag. Center, 730 N. Granville St, Edenton NC

Fig Jam Class

N.C. The Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center, will host a Canning Class on August 20, 2025, covering basic Hot Water Bath Canning while making Fig Jam. In this class, we will have hands-on…

Intro to Canning workshop May 28 2025 at Chowan County Cooperative Extension, 5:30–7:30 pm, Free

Intro to Canning

Canning is a method of preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers to prevent spoilage. It allows people to enjoy seasonal produce throughout the year and can be a rewarding way to save…

Home composting class flyer

Home Composting Class: May 20, 2025

Learn how to take your household trash and turn it into something useful for your garden and landscape! Come learn with us on May 20, 2025 at our Home Composting Class as we discuss the basics of…

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April Showers & May Flowers: Gardening Tips for April and May in Eastern NC

Spring is finally here! Take a minute to check out this list of "to-dos" and considerations for your Eastern NC garden in April and May.Written by Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Annette Thompson…