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Trees and shrubs have put on a lot of growth this spring. I’ve noticed that I’m having to duck …
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Collapse ▲Trees and shrubs have put on a lot of growth this spring. I’ve noticed that I’m having to duck …
This year I’ve been to a few yards to look at issues with turf. In some cases, not all, …
Sooner or later we all are faced with some mammal, bird, insect, or reptile that has decided to reside …
We have enjoyed a nice cool spring this year, which has allowed us to enjoy spring crops and strawberries …
Now is the time to prune azaleas, camelias and other shrubs that bloom in early spring. By pruning them right …
As I go on my walks through my neighborhood, I’ve noticed the lawns are growing well and I often …
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center; horticulture agent, Shawn Banks, in this episode of Extension Gardener on the …
With National Gardening Day being on April 14, this is a good time to mention the plant sale the …
Many of us think of gardening as growing fruits and vegetables. With that in mind, summer crops like cucumber, …
Most of us don’t think of the lawn as part of the garden. I dare say that most of …
Shawn Banks, County Extension Director & Horticulture Agent, is at it again for his sixth trail walk at the Boathouse …
Take a walk with Shawn Banks, County Extension Director, for his fifth walk identifying native plants along the way, as …
Make plans now to attend the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Carteret County Annual Spring Plant Sale, Friday, 4/14 …
Celebrating National Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Week, March 20 -26, just in time to kick off the gardening season! …
As I mentioned earlier, it’s been cold or wet or both most weekends in February, so I haven’t had …
A lot of our spring flowering shrubs have already been blooming. I’ve noticed a lot of azaleas, Loropetalum, and …
I’m a big fan of lawns and sometimes that can get me into trouble, but that also means I’m …
Here’s another episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast with Shawn Banks, Director, N.C. Cooperative Extension Carteret County …
Our Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Stephanie Stevenson is happy to announce the following nutrition and food safety programming …
Join Shawn Banks, N.C. Cooperative Center Extension, Carteret County Center Director and Horticulture Agent, for his fourth walk identifying native …
This Entomology Insect Note offers tips for baiting ants in an around homes.
This Entomology Insect Note describes the identification, biology, behavior and control of the kudzu bug.
This Entomology Insect Note offers information on how to identify and control earwigs in the …
This publication discusses strategies and techniques for stabilizing stream banks where erosion is an issue.
This factsheet describes the processes of creating fermented foods like yogurt, pickled vegetables, and sourdough …
This factsheet describes the biology of the adult lilac borer, Podosesia syringae, and provides residential …
This factsheet describes the biology of the basilica orbweaver spider, Mecynogea lemniscata, and provides residential …