Plant Stems Raising Baby Pollinators
Last month I gave a presentation at Carolina Home and Garden, off Highway 24, in Newport, on caring for …
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.
Gradually Welcome Houseplants Back In
Houseplants that have spent the summer months outdoors should be acclimated to less sunlight before being taken inside for …
Making the Most of Leaves as Mulch or Compost
Since I’ve been writing about making use of what nature gives us to help the ecological life cycle along, …
What Caused My Tomato Plant to Wilt?
In this episode of the Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video series, Shawn Banks discusses the process of …
Watch for Spiders on the Trail
I went for a walk on one of our many trails in the county last week. This time it …
Summer Lawn Check-In
All of our warm season grasses are growing like crazy in the heat of the summer, as long as …
Harvesting Summer Vegetables
Early morning is the best time of the day to harvest most summer vegetables. I was asked why I …
Native Plants on the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Trail
Shawn Banks, County Extension Director & Horticulture Agent, is back on the trail! This time he revisits the Theodore …
Summer Lawns and Soil Samples
Hopefully, with all the rain we’ve had your lawn has a bright green healthy color and is looking worthy …
Aromatic Morning Walk
Thanks to all the rain this summer, I have enjoyed the gardenias, magnolias, and other plants with sweet smelling …
Why Does My Lawn Look Like This?
The rain this year has greatly benefitted a lot of lawns in our area. The bright color and healthy …
Watch Leaves for Cucumber Downy Mildew
Delicious food that comes to mind when I think of this summer holiday includes juicy watermelon, cucumber and tomato …