Poinsettia Plant Care
Many people don’t know how to care for these delicate plants to make it through the holiday season, so …
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Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Therapeutic Horticulture in NC - 15-Minute Video Introduction
Check out this 15-minute video introduction to many of the great therapeutic Horticulture programs across the state of North …
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Some people have asked me if it would be good to plant winter ryegrass to keep the lawn green …
Landscape Changes to Make Now
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Harvesting Cool Season Vegetables
November is a great month to harvest crops such as cabbage collards, beets, rutabaga, broccoli and cauliflower. There isn’t much …
Join the Listserv
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Giant Salvinia Alert!
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Rainwater Harvesting at Home
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Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
Fall of the Pecans
A common question over the past few weeks involves premature drop of pecans. Typically, mature pecans fall from trees …
Enjoy a September Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Little Bluestem
Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium Ornamental grasses are tough, low-maintenance, and attractive solutions for difficult spots in coastal gardens. Cultivars range in …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Cool Season Vegetable Update
It’s not too late to plant a few radishes, onions and garlic. The cabbage, collards and broccoli I planted …
Fall Lawns and Soil Samples
After the cold snap we had a couple weeks ago, my lawn has really slowed down its growth. There …
Dividing Perennial Flowers in Fall
Along with transplanting woody ornamentals, October is a good month to divide some perennial flowers. Some common perennials that …
Plan Ahead Household Hazardous Waste Collection Scheduled
The Coastal Environmental Partnership is sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Day on Saturday, September 26, from …
Accessible Gardening: Raised Beds, Containers, and Garden Tables
By Kim Outing Master Gardener℠ intern in Chatham County Raised beds, containers and garden tables are accessible, flexible, and productive ways to …
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