Symptoms of the Emerald Ash Borer
An insect that feeds on trees and shrubs that maybe isn’t so big, but it can cause a big …
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.
Mole Crickets in the Yard
The big insect this year is turning out to be the mole cricket. There are actually two species of …
Spring Plants on the Patsy Pond Nature Trail
Shawn Banks, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center, Extension Director and Horticulture Agent, is revisiting the Patsy Pond Nature …
Spring Vegetables Will Bolt Soon
As the temperatures continue to warm up, many of our spring cool season vegetables like lettuce, radish, and carrot …
Identifying Plants in Smyrna, NC
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center, Extension Director and Horticulture Agent, Shawn Banks, as he walks the trail …
Update Native Plant Garden at Carteret Extension
Before we get started installing the native plant garden at the NC State University CMAST building on the campus …
Pruning Early Spring Flowering Shrubs
If you have azaleas, camelias, or another plant that blooms early in the spring, now is the time to …
Lawns Need Building Blocks to Grow
Lawns are growing like gang busters now that it has finally warmed up. If you haven’t already started fertilizing …
Local Carteret Pesticide Collection Day
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center, will …
Workshop: Lawn Maintenance Best Practices
Your lawn can be the envy of the neighborhood! Learn how to select the best grass for your lawn …
Better Pruning Increases Water Intake
Pruning tools are the implements to sharpen for trees, shrubs and flowers. It may not take much effort to …
Grounding Summer Vegetable Crops
Tools we use in vegetable gardens like shovels, hand trowels, and hoes can also use a good sharpening before …
Mosquito Prevention After Tropical Storms
Although we were spared much of the brunt of Tropical Storm Elsa, parts of North Carolina were still pummeled …
Urgent New Pest Alert: Box Tree Moth Found in the US
Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is native to Asia. It was introduced into Europe in 2007 and quickly spread …
Calico Scales About to Hatch!
Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …
Installing a New Package of Bees? Here's a New Tip to Improve Acceptance
Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since annual losses have been hovering ~40% every year so …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
PLEASE NOTE: NC State University and local agencies (e.g. NCDA&CS) are not currently tracking species that are already known to exist …