Late Spring 2024 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 late fall for …
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.
View Recording of CCP Firefly Webinar
Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) conducted a webinar on Fireflies and Other Glowing Insects on July 18, 2024, and we …
The Plant Toolbox Is Your Houseplant Headquarters
Indoor gardeners can find more of their favorite plants in the Extension Horticulture Plant Toolbox. Across the US, interest …
Early Spring 2024 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 …
Cicada Damage to Blueberry Crop
It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not an …
Join Us for Fall Adult Education Classes at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park!
We invite you to join us this fall for our Adult Education series at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. …
What's Bugging You? Workshop Series
Join us for summer workshops focused on pest management in the garden. All workshops will be taught by Extension …
Celebrate National Pollinator Month in the Garden!
June is National Pollinator month. There are a variety of ways you can support pollinators in your yard and …
Forsyth County Volunteer Awards
National Volunteer Week falls on the third week of April each year, and North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County …
Lawn Alternatives – Replacing or Reducing the Size of Your Lawn
This article was compiled by Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Nancy Goodrum. Have you ever thought about why you have a lawn? For several …
Arboretum Adult Education Classes for Winter 2022
We hope to see you again this year for more Arboretum Adult Education classes! Each class will be on Wednesday …
Don’t Forget to Pull the Weeds During Your Fall Garden Clean Up!
The first killing frost has come and gone, leaving gardens in our area in need of clean up. As …
Celebrate Pollinator Week!
Pollinator Week is June 21 to 27, 2021. Pollinator Week was started to promote the value of pollinators, such …
Join Us for a Virtual Class on Pollinator Gardening
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, June 22 at 6 p.m. to learn more about pollinator gardening. Extension Agent …
Protect Your Plants From Frost
A frost warning is in effect for many parts of North Carolina this week. You may have already started …
Let's Talk Pollinators This April in Our Arboretum Series
This April, our Arboretum Adult Education series continues with “Let’s Talk Pollinators.” We are excited to welcome Dr. Danesha …
Arboretum Adult Education Continues Online in Spring 2021
For spring 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center will continue the Arboretum Adult Education series with virtual classes …