Publications for Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf

Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf

Blackberry production at Farrell's Creek Farm.

Register Now for Blackberry & Blueberry Production Workshop

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Blackberry & Blueberry Production Workshop as part of its …

— 3 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

Survey for Farmers About Internet Connectivity

From the North Carolina Department of Information Technology: The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State …

— 3 weeks ago, Growing Small Farms

Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?

The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …

— 3 weeks ago, Onslow County Center

Monarch nectaring on butterfly milkweed.

Apply Now for Free Milkweed Plants for Habitat Restoration!

Monarch Watch has a program where they are giving out free milkweed plants to folks interested in doing large-scale …

— 1 month ago, Growing Small Farms

2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far

It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …

— 1 month ago, Onslow County Center

Eastern NC Nursery Conference Registration Now Available

Its that time of year again to prepare to attend the Eastern NC Nursery Conference at the Wilson County …

— 2 months ago, Wilson County Center

Polaris Equine Mobile Veterinary Clinic's horse was a huge hit with folks of all ages!

Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!

Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2020 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …

— 2 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Summer 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …

— 4 months ago, Growing Small Farms

CCA Training, December 10-12

CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …

— 4 months ago, Onslow County Center

Huckleberry Trail Farm is conveniently located right on Hwy 64 between Siler City and Pittsboro.

Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!

The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …

— 5 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Late September: I love this time of year when the native grasses bloom: muhly grass, splitbeard bluestem, wild ageratum, and green-headed coneflower.

Final Pollinator Garden Tours of 2019!

The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 5 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Lovely combo of purple passionflower and obedient plant.

Two Pollinator Garden Tours in September!

The month of September presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 5 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Register Now for NC State Industrial Hemp Field Day

NC State Industrial Hemp Field Day August 27, 2019 Piedmont Research Station 8350 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 Morning Tour: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. …

— 6 months ago, Growing Small Farms

The rattlesnake master looks stunning against a backdrop of coneflowers, beebalm, blazing star, and culver's root.

Spring 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …

— 7 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Two Pollinator Garden Tours in July!

The month of July presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 7 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Three Pollinator Garden Tours in June!

The month of June presents three opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …

— 9 months ago, Growing Small Farms

Monarch caterpillar on butterfly milkweed.

Pollinator Garden Tour Thursday May 23!

Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham …

— 9 months ago, Growing Small Farms