Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …
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.
Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox has always been the go-to site for photos of cultivated plants, both native and …
Photos From Extension's Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 13, 2024 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators …
Early Summer 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 …
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 …
How Do I Divide Perennial Plants in My Garden?
In reference to gardening with perennials, you may have heard the adage “first they sleep, then they creep, then …
Establishing a New Lawn in the Piedmont
When planning a new lawn, careful consideration must be made on the site itself and then selecting the type …
Care for Established Lawns in the Piedmont
With an establish lawn it is important to understand the type or types of grass that are present. The …
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 …