Dormant Grass or Not
While the lawn has long since stopped growing, it still has a lot of green color to it. No, …
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.
Shaping Decorative Hedges With Care
If you haven’t already finished shaping up the hedges, it’s a good idea to get that done before putting …
Time for Reading Seed Catalogs
It’s usually dark by the time I get home from the office on a typical work day. The sun …
Carteret First Frost in November
November 20 give or take a few days is our average first frost date here in Carteret County. This …
Fall Lawn Dormancy and Fading
Our lawns, like the trees and shrubs, should be going dormant. First the growth will slow down, which should …
Colorful Fall Flowers Brighten the Day
Mums, pansies and violas seem to be everywhere right now. Mums only bloom for about a week or two …
Trees and Shrubs Prep for Cooler Temps
Trees and shrubs are preparing for the shorter days and cooler temperatures by dropping leaves from those plants that …
Moving Houseplants Indoors
It may seem a little early to start thinking about moving houseplants into the house with the temperature outside …
Top Dressing With Fall Leaves
As lawns begin to slow their growth this month, leaves will begin to drop from the trees. These leaves …
Dividing and Replanting Perennials
I have a lot of lilies and a few other perennials including cast iron plants and crocosmia growing in …
October is Farm to School Month!
Farm Field Trips: Growing the Connection to Therapeutic Horticulture Farm field trips offer school children a unique opportunity to connect …
Carteret Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held by the Coastal Environmental Partnership on Saturday, October 12th, …
Fall Flowers and Falling Tree Limbs
I know it’s difficult to think about replacing summer annuals, especially if they are still looking so beautiful. However, …
Green All Year: National Indoor Plant Week in September
Did you know that the third week in September is National Indoor Plant Week? It’s the perfect time of …
TH Goes to Chatham Healthy Aging Expo 9/17/24
If you are in central North Carolina and interested in continued good health for yourself or those you care …
Carolinas HT Network Conference: Register NOW!
As Therapeutic Horticulture practitioners, students, and volunteers, it is so important to practice what we know: connection is essential! …
The Root of the Problem: Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberries
Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …
Craven County Extension Provides Weather Data
A Tempest Weather Station has been installed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Craven County Center. The unit will automatically …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …