Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:50:15 -0400 From: Al Cooke Subject: Growing Berries Berries don’t get no respect. Fruit trees is what people want to plant. Why not? Well, first thing is fall is a better time to plant trees; berry plants can be planted now. Now is a goodContinue Reading
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:56:24 -0500 From: Debbie Roos Subject: photos from our Beekeeping School Field Day To those who are interested…Chatham County Cooperative Extension and the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association are conducting an 8-week Beekeeping School. We held a field day for our students on Saturday, the firstContinue Reading
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:39:24 -0500 From: Debbie Roos Subject: register now for Pest Insect ID workshop! While tending your vegetable or cut flower crops on your farm or garden, do you ever find yourself wondering if that insect you encountered is friend or foe? Should I celebrate itContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:10:35 -0500 From: Camille Armantrout Subject: Worm Composting Workshop March 12 The Abundance Foundation is hosting a Worm Composting Workshop Saturday, March 12, 2011 10am – 2pm at The Plant located at 192 Lorax Lane in Pittsboro, NC. Ben Reckendorf of Carolina Worm Castings willContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:55:16 -0500 From: Debbie Roos Subject: more workshops: ginger production & organic disease management I just finalized the details for two more workshops for this spring: March 8: Ginger Production The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a ginger production workshopContinue Reading
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 19:04:45 -0500 From: Kim Calhoun Subject: Local Edible & Medicinal Plants Class @ CCCC Local Edible & Medicinal Plants Class Led by Kim Calhoun Thursdays, 5:30-8pm March 17th-May 5th (skipping 4/21) Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro Branch Meet, eat, and drink some of the abundantContinue Reading
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 12:03:47 -0500 From: Al Cooke Subject: Complete Gardener Classes Online The first of our Complete Gardener Classes this year will be broadcast live on the web. At 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday February 8, In the Vegetable Garden will be broadcast live and willContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:21:15 -0500 From: Paperbacksplus Subject: Mini Winter Farmer’s Market Several vendors from the Siler City Farmer’s Market Association are planning a winter mini market every Friday beginning Feb. 4th. You can find a variety of local products at Paperbacks Plus! between 11:30 and 1:30 PM. Continue Reading
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:25 -0500 From: Forrest Greenslade Subject: Cute smart kids create art in Chatham Garden Here is a Chatham centric vidio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hu_EOmjlk4 Regards, Forrest — Forrest C. Greenslade. PhD, DTM Artist, Writer, Speaker Past President, Chatham Artists GuildContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:38:36 -0500 From: Debbie Roos Subject: request your help with ag & social media survey Hi everyone, I am hoping you will be willing to take a few minutes to complete this Agriculture & Social Media survey I created. I did the survey to helpContinue Reading
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:30:34 -0500 From: Angela Crisp-Sears Subject: Pittsboro Farmers’ Market Customer Appreciation [picappgallerysingle id=”184401″]Hello Friends, This Thursday, November 18, will be the last Farmers’ Market of the 2010 season. There will be special yummy treats to enjoy as you finish your pre-Thanksgiving shopping. Please come outContinue Reading
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:56:19 -0400 From: Debbie Roos Subject: Farm Show and Tell Monday Nov. 1 Monday, November 1, 2010 5:00-6:30 pm Screech Owl Greenhouses Farm “Show and Tell” Pittsboro, NC The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension has organized a “show and tell” at ScreechContinue Reading
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:48:51 -0400 From: Bill Prentice Subject: Late season ducks and geese I haven’t duck or goose hunted in 30 years, but empty nest syndrome and some health issues have made me reprioritize my free time. I’m going to be looking for something to do afterContinue Reading
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:04:44 -0400 From: Debbie Roos Subject: Take the 10% Campaign 10/10/10 Challenge! Now is a great time to join the NC 10% Campaign! The 10% Campaign is an initiative of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and North Carolina Cooperative Extension that encourages consumersContinue Reading
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:00:57 -0400 From: Paperbacksplus Subject: Bison Just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my request for bison. Who knew I was not the only lonely bison burger lover out there! Received lots of very helpful tips on where to find and pricing. So farContinue Reading