2024 Master Gardener Training
We are now accepting applications for the 2024 Master Gardener℠ Training Class. For an application or more info, email shawn_banks@ncsu.edu …
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.
Pruning for Pollinators
Take a look at this episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video series, as Shawn Banks discusses …
Starting Seeds and Healthy Recipes
Fruits and vegetables are going to be a big part of my diet this year. I’ve already talked with …
Solitary Bee Nesting and Tree Care
I learned this year that some solitary bees use hollow twigs of perennial plants to make nests and lay …
Pesky Winter Weeds
January is a good month to control those pesky, winter weeds if you haven’t already. I have a lot …
Native Plant, Yaupon Holly
In this episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video series, Shawn Banks takes a look at Yaupon …
Annual Coastal Native Plants Event
Spring is on the way, and it’s time to start germinating ideas for your garden and yard. Join us at …
Gardening Resolutions for the New Year
Jump into the new year with some gardening resolutions. You’ll improve your gardening skills and help our ecosystems, too. 1. …
The Perfect Gift for Someone Interested in Garden Therapy...
Consider giving one of our Therapeutic Horticulture online classes as a holiday gift! Great opportunity for those interested in working …
Dormant Lawncare and Weeds
By the time I write this article my lawn is usually dormant. This year is a different story. The …
What to Prune and When
I’ve already started receiving the pruning questions this fall. The question I’m referring to is, “When can I prune …
Collards and Other Cole Crops
The cold temperatures seem to have taken an extra-long time to arrive this year. Not that I’m complaining. I …
Tips for Fall Tree and Shrub Planting
Cool weather is an excellent time to plant new trees and shrubs in the landscape. Most garden centers will …
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 …
Progress With European Pepper Moth
European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a major, yet largely unrecognized, pest of nursery and greenhouse crops. This exotic …
Have You Seen Tropical Spiderwort?
Tropical spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis), a noxious weed, has been found in several landscape beds in Raleigh. See a fact …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …
Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
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 …
Rainwater Harvesting at Home
Pre-made, unpainted, rain barrels will be available at N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Onslow County office, located at 4024 Richlands Hwy, …
NCDA&CS Agronomic Division Now Accepting More Soil Samples
Effective April 30, 2020, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Division will begin accepting routine samples from …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …