What Should I Be Doing in My Apiary This Month? November
November is when the nights start to get cold, and we can now say the bees are in winter …
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 Extension’s Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 19, 2025 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators and Other …
New NC State Blackberry Pruning Guide
NC State Extension has released a new resource for blackberry growers — Blackberry Pruning: A Practical Guide by Gina Fernandez and Hannah …
Late Summer 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 …
Joro Spiders in North Carolina: Everything You Need to Know
Here in North Carolina, our native orb weaving spiders are a familiar sight during the early Fall, with species …
EMGV Starworks Glass Snowman Raffle
Cool off with a wintery twist this summer — enter our Starworks Glass Snowman Raffle and take home a …
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 10, 2025
Happy October, folks! It is a busy month of harvesting, festivals, and Halloween. It is a great month to …
Flora Fridays - September 5, 2025
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 …