March Gardening to-Do's
March Gardening List Trees and Shrubs Trees and shrubs are coming out of dormancy. Now is the time to fertilize them. …
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.
Long Living Asparagus
Not many vegetables that we grow are perennial plants. Asparagus or Garden Asparagus Asparagus officinalis is one of those. As …
Confederate Rose, Not a Rose at All
Picture a tree full of pink peony blossoms in October after a summer showing of large lobed green leaves …
Learning From the Aphids
We do not like aphids! As master gardeners, we love to learn about gardening! So let me tell you, …
The Welcoming Eastern Redbud
Like the return of old friends, every spring I look forward to the beauty of our native shrubs and wild …
Snow and Ice on Tree Limbs
Have your small trees and shrubs recently lost limbs due to snow or ice? I have a butterfly bush …
Pruning Fruit Trees
I have a friend with a few fruit trees that I will be helping to prune. A couple of …
Spraying Winter Weeds
I sprayed my winter weeds in the lawn during the break between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It’s not …
Free Event Backyard Food Gardening Feb 9
Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer Association of Carteret County will present their annual speaker program free to the public on Wednesday, …
Planning Your Succession Vegetable Garden
The vegetable garden is another good place to plan ahead. This month draw a diagram of your vegetable garden …
Sticking to Your Pruning Plans
As with the vegetable garden, if you make a plan for pruning and fertilizing your trees and shrubs it’s …
Winter Weeds Require Specific Weed Control
Here in Carteret County, we mostly grow warm season grasses. It’s important to give them a good start in …