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June Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
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I recently visited a small Chatham County blueberry farm and found some of the bushes were infected with Exobasidium, …
Virtual Pollinator Field Day June 22
Virtual Pollinator Field Day Monday, June 22, 2020 3–5 p.m. The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National …
Late May Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
Early May Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
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Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
Nourish Resilience
The outbreak of COVID-19 is undoubtedly stressful for everyone in our community – from residents to businesses alike. Fear …
Late April Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Early April Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Webinar: Using Community Science to Conserve Bumble Bees
Many of us are looking for meaningful activities that we can do while staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Online Plant ID Class: Edibles, Bulbs and Houseplants
Fun, 6-week, online, asynchronous, non-credit courses for gardeners. Learn to describe and identify plants widely used throughout the world! NC …
Birth of an Assassin!
The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, is North Carolina’s largest assassin bug. It gets its name from the prominent spiny …
Water Resources Education - Two Live Webinars
Water Resources Education is offering TWO live webinars, each of which will last for approximately 1-hour. Feel free to …
Natural Charcoal? Who Knew!
As you dig around in your yard, you may come across what looks like charred wood. It may, in …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
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