2025 Therapeutic Horticulture Online Course Schedule
NC State Extension Gardener and UNC’s North Carolina Botanical Garden are delighted to announce our 2025 Online Certificate in …
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.
A New Year, A New Beginning: Sowing Seeds of Wellness
As we embark on a new year, it’s a time for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions. Just as a …
Pruning Woody Stemmed Plants
Fruits, nuts, and most berry plants have woody stems that will need to be pruned between now and March …
Drought Tolerant Plants and Pruning
With the long, dark nights of January, I will spend some time looking at seed catalogs. I may not …
Winter Weed Lawn Care
If the weather will cooperate, I plan to start with a short video on winter weed control. I’ve noticed …
Dormant Grass or Not
While the lawn has long since stopped growing, it still has a lot of green color to it. No, …
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 …
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 …
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 …