Start Fertilizing Your Lawn
Although our lawns may have suffered a little setback from April frost, if they aren’t already completely greened up …
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.
Plant What You Like to Eat
It’s not too late to plant a vegetable garden. There are still lots of plants in the garden centers. …
Blooming Plant Gifts
Many people like to give live plants to their mothers for Mother’s Day so I did a little looking …
Calico Scales About to Hatch!
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
Fertilize to Encourage Healthy Growth
As the soil warms-up we are seeing more flowers on the trees and shrubs. This is a good indicator …
Installing a New Package of Bees? Here's a New Tip to Improve Acceptance
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since winter losses have been hovering ~25% every year …
Cover Tender Summer Crops
Quite often I’ve heard the saying from long time gardeners that Good Friday is a great time to start …
Sharpen Your Mower Blade
I took the lawn mower out for the first time since November and mowed down the weeds in the …
Plant Sale to Benefit Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship Program
Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Carteret County Plant Sale 2021 Friday, April 23, 2021, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24, …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
Master Gardener Volunteers of Carteret County Scholarship
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Carteret County recognizes the value of higher education and the potential of selected …
Pruning Blueberries, Roses and Azaleas
Roses and blueberries are starting to have their buds swell. If they haven’t already been pruned, blueberries can be …
Lawn Weed Control
A close look in areas where I have seen crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) in the past couple of years reveals …
Planting Spring Vegetables
It’s not too late to plant spring vegetables in the garden. If you have the space, a row of …