Update on Native Garden at NCSU CMAST Building
Here’s the latest update on the native plant garden installation at the NC State University CMAST building on the …
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.
Reconnecting Through Roots
How Therapeutic Horticulture Benefits Those with Cognitive Loss Cognitive loss, whether due to Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other conditions, can create …
Diagnosing a Magnolia Problem
In this Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video, Shawn Banks, Extension Agent, Horticulture, shows you how to diagnose …
Rescheduled Household Hazardous Waste Collection NOW 11/15/25
Put Saturday, November 15, 2025, on your calendar! If you have old pesticides, paint, batteries, cooking oil, drain openers, …
Adding to a Colorful Landscape
It’s difficult to imagine tearing out those summer annuals that are doing so well and will last up until …
Don't Shade the Grass Out
As the leaves fall from the trees they must land somewhere. Often that will be on the lawn. Leaves …
Colorful Tree Leaves in Many Colors
October is a month of color. Tree leaves change colors and begin to fall. Summer annuals get changed out …
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for January!
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture (TH1) welcomes learners into the January 2026 online non-credit course January 12 – February 16 in partnership …
Plants for a Colorful Fall
Fall is upon us, and while fall leaf color may not be as spectacular here on the coast as …
Clearing Woody Weeds From Azaleas
Welcome to another Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video, presented by Shawn Banks, County Extension Director and Extension …
Survey Participation Needed - Planting Design
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Professional Development Event: Union County
Interested in learning more about why Therapeutic Horticulture works to improve wellness outcomes for all kinds of people? Want …
Sustainability in Therapeutic Horticulture
Nurturing Ourselves, Nurturing Our Planet: How Sustainability Roots Therapeutic Horticulture The gentle act of tending to a plant, feeling the …
Fall Landscaping and Adding Color
Fall is coming. The temperatures we have been experiencing the last couple of weeks would indicate that fall is …
Fall Lawn Care and Nutrients
I’ve already noticed the growth of my lawn slowing down for the year. That means the grass is beginning …
Workshop Growing Fall Vegetables Sept 22
We are getting to the tail end of when we can plant cool season crops like lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, …