Enjoy a Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden From May and June!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
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.
Durham County Cooperative Extension Earns Service Enterprise Certification
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Durham County is pleased to announce that it has been certified by Points of Light, …
Lymantria Dispar No Longer Called the 'Gypsy Moth'
When we think of insects, rarely do we think, “Wow, look at that beautiful Danaus plexippus!” In both conversation …
Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Coming Again to a Garden Near You: Basil Downy Mildew
From Caprese salad to pesto to fresh basil on a burger, sweet basil (Ocimum sp.) is one of summer’s …
Register Now for Virtual Pollinator Field Day June 22
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance invites you to kick off National Pollinator Week 2021 and join us for our fourth …
Join Us for Our Virtual Agriculture Open House!
Thursday, April 22, 2021 7–8 p.m. Register online Spend an hour with us on Earth Day and learn about Cooperative Extension’s expanded …
2021 Bull City Gardener Learning Series - Live and Virtual Events!
Ready to get growing? Come learn research-based, sustainable gardening practices with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center. The Bull …
Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshops
Learn how to grow shiitake mushrooms in your own backyard! We’ll teach you how to prepare and inoculate your …
We Grow Amazing Volunteers
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, a magical 45-acre forested lot located in East Durham, is operated by N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Extension Master Gardener Program Accepting Applicants for 2021 Training
Looking for a way to up your gardening game and give back to the community? The Extension Master Gardener℠ …
Hot Off the Presses: We Grow Durham County, Fall Edition
The Fall 2020 edition of We Grow Durham County, our quarterly newsletter, is hot off the presses! Dip in …
What's That Bug? Leaf-Footed Bugs in the Garden
This article was originally posted by former Durham County Horticulture Agent Michelle Wallace on the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers …
N.C. Forest Service to begin tree seedling sales July 1
The following post was originally featured as part of a North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services newsletter. …
Grafting to Create a Healthier Tomato Plant
Tomato grafting is a great way for gardeners to grow their favorite tomatoes on rootstock that is resistant to …
Pruning for Healthier, More Productive Tomatoes
It might seem counterintuitive, but regular pruning is a great way to give your tomato plants the best start …
Now's the Perfect Time to Test Your Soil!
Healthy soil is the foundation of successful gardening, and soil testing is the only accurate way to know if …