Late Spring 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden was created in late 2008 at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro to provide forage …
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.
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in early July! The garden features over …
New Neighbors: Spotted Lanternfly in Rockingham County
Rockingham County just got an unwelcome new resident — spotted lanternfly (SLF). This isn’t just any insect; it’s an …
Register Now for a Spring Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Spring tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start on May 10! The garden features over 225 …
Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest
The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful …
Wreath Making Workshop
Get crafty this Holiday season. Festive wreath making workshop with the Extension Master Gardeners. December 7th, 9-12 a.m. & 1-4 p.m. Halifax …
Beginner Seed Saving Class
Are you interested in learning how to save seeds? Join us July 18th to learn …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Interest Meeting
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer interest meeting- June 22 11 a.m.-12 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Northampton County Center 359 Ferrell Ln, Halifax …
Beginner Gardening and Fall Planting
Come learn the basics of gardening and how to select what to plant for the fall at the Littleton …
The Basics of Community Gardening
As the name suggests, a community garden is an area of land where people can work together to grow …
April Beekeepers' Meeting!
The Halifax & Northampton Counties’ Beekeepers’ Association looks forward to seeing you at our monthly meeting! We will meet …
April 21: Fire Ant Training
Are you a homeowner, a farmer, or a property manager? You’ve likely had to deal with problematic fire ants. …
Horticulture: The Basics of Composting
Composting is a process that converts organic materials like kitchen scraps, lawn waste, and garden leftovers into a high-value …
Master Gardener Volunteer 2022 Class Update
The 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer training course will begin on Thursday, February 17th. As a dual-county program (Halifax and …
POSTPONED: 2022 Beekeeping Kickoff
**DUE TO THE RECENT INCREASE IN LOCAL COVID CASES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE …
2022 Master Gardener Volunteer Class
With 2022 approaching quickly, we will soon begin interviews for Extension Master Gardener Volunteer candidates. The Master Gardener Volunteer training …
Hitting Our Stride: Week 3 at the Roanoke Valley Farmers Market!
When? Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (and every Saturday until Fall) Where? 378 NC Highway 158. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 We are …
Season Opener: Roanoke Valley Farmers Market
ATTENTION! Roanoke Valley Farmers Market SEASON OPENER: Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. It’s that time of year again! The Roanoke …