2024 Master Gardener Training
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Pruning for Pollinators
Take a look at this episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video series, as Shawn Banks discusses …
Starting Seeds and Healthy Recipes
Fruits and vegetables are going to be a big part of my diet this year. I’ve already talked with …
Solitary Bee Nesting and Tree Care
I learned this year that some solitary bees use hollow twigs of perennial plants to make nests and lay …
Pesky Winter Weeds
January is a good month to control those pesky, winter weeds if you haven’t already. I have a lot …
Native Plant, Yaupon Holly
In this episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video series, Shawn Banks takes a look at Yaupon …
Annual Coastal Native Plants Event
Spring is on the way, and it’s time to start germinating ideas for your garden and yard. Join us at …
Aquatic Pesticide Class
Attend a FREE aquatic pesticide class (A) at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Onslow County Center on February 6th from 9:30-11:30 …
Gardening Resolutions for the New Year
Jump into the new year with some gardening resolutions. You’ll improve your gardening skills and help our ecosystems, too. 1. …
Dormant Lawncare and Weeds
By the time I write this article my lawn is usually dormant. This year is a different story. The …
What to Prune and When
I’ve already started receiving the pruning questions this fall. The question I’m referring to is, “When can I prune …
Collards and Other Cole Crops
The cold temperatures seem to have taken an extra-long time to arrive this year. Not that I’m complaining. I …