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 …
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.
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 …
NCDA Offers FREE Soil Testing & Services for WNC Through June 2025
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) is offering free services for counties affected …
Growing Edible Plants Is Open for Enrollment
The next online class in the Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes series is Growing Edible Plants (GLL2). Whether you’re a …
Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
2024 Glass Pumpkin Raffle
Check out this beautiful gold pumpkin! Talented artists specially crafted this 5” wide x 7” tall hand-blown gold, yellow, and …
Flora Fridays - August 29, 2024
A Visit to Roy Maness Nature Preserve Passionflower Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as passionflower or maypop, is a fascinating plant with …
Flora Fridays - July 12, 2024
Drought Tolerant Plants Montgomery County and surrounding areas need rain. Some areas have not had precipitation since May. This has …
Interested in being an Extension Master Gardener volunteer?
Are you passionate about plants, green thumbs, and all things horticulture? Do you enjoy being an active contributing member …
Flora Fridays - October 6, 2023
Happy October, folks! It is a busy month of harvesting, festivals, and Halloween. It is a great month to …
Flora Fridays - September 1, 2023
Happy Flora Friday, Montgomery County! Another week of hard work is done, pat yourself on the back and have …
2023 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
Link to Printable Entry Forms Link to Printable Brochure Montgomery …
2023 NC Pesticide Safety Schools
2023 Pesticide Safety Schools are available to those seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. To register …
February 10: NC Pesticide Applicator Exam & Study Session
What: NC Pesticide Applicator Exam Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension Office: 203 W. Main St. Troy When: Friday, February 10-Study Session 8 …
What's Wrong With My Tomato?
Tomatoes are a favorite in home gardens, but they also tend to be plagued with a multitude of issues. …
4-H Summer Adventures
The Montgomery County 4-H Summer Adventures workshops are now open for registration! We hope to offer something for every …