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, …
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.
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 …
Start Your Vegetable Garden
February is a good month to get started in the vegetable garden. If you love fresh garden peas, not …
Pruning in February
February is usually a great month to get out and prune trees and shrubs. A good rule of thumb …
Winter Weeds and Germination
The winter weeds have been growing fast and it will soon be time for crabgrass seeds to germinate. Spraying …
Planting Hedges With Diversity
While trees and shrubs don’t get replaced every year like vegetables, planting with diversity in mind adds variety to …
Seed Variety and Diversity
The vegetable garden is a good place to discuss diversity and inclusion. My mailbox has already been flooded with …
Lawns and Weeds in Harmony
For most of us, the perfect lawn is a monoculture of one species, trimmed to perfection and gorgeous like …
Be Aware of Spotted Lanternfly
A news report from WCTI News Channel 12 today announced that some Christmas trees were sold in Onslow County …