Make Room for Warm Weather Crops
This is a good month to consider harvesting cool season crops like lettuce, radish, carrots, spinach, and peas, that …
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.
Lawn Fertilizing and Soil Compaction
Lawns are growing great now and that means it’s time to begin fertilizing them. Nitrogen would be the main …
Enjoying Spring Flowers Inside and Outdoors
While April is the month when we have an overabundance of flowers to choose from, there are still plenty …
Grow Happiness: Celebrating World Therapeutic Horticulture Day!
Mark your calendars, green thumbs and well-being enthusiasts! Sunday, May 18, 2025, is World Therapeutic Horticulture Day, and Trellis, …
Therapeutic Horticulture at NC Botanical Garden
NC State Therapeutic Horticulture Program is thrilled to feature our closest partners, North Carolina Botanical Garden! Together, we have …
NC State TH Is on YouTube!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the official NC State Therapeutic Horticulture YouTube channel, your new online destination …
Adding Color With Hanging Baskets and Containers
It’s a great time to start some annuals in containers or hanging baskets. Many annuals add season-long color to …
Vegetable Gardening Growing Options
April is a great month to begin planting vegetables in the garden. It’s always a good idea to look …
Lawns Deserve a Bit of Patience Before Watering
Spring is definitely here. The pollen count has been unusually high this year, as evidenced by my itchy eyes …
Cultivating Connection: Earth Day and Therapeutic Horticulture
Earth Day, the April 22 global celebration of environmental awareness, presents a timely opportunity for professionals in therapeutic horticulture …
Winter Weed Lawn Control Follow-Up
See what Shawn Banks, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center, Extension Director and Horticulture Agent, has to say on …
Therapeutic Horticulture in Public Schools
Regional therapeutic horticulture and horticultural therapy networks are collaborating to bring best practice knowledge out to an even bigger …
Do You Have Ground Pearls?
What are Ground Pearls? They are a tiny insect, very much like a scale insect in that they have …
Your Pruning Questions Answered
I’m still getting questions about to prune specific plants. A rule of thumb is that if it blooms on …
Cool Season Transplants and Seeds
Now is the time to plant many of our cool season vegetables. There are transplants in the garden centers …
Winter Weeds in Bloom
I’m starting to see some of the winter weeds blooming in lawns already this year. Not all of them …
Workshop: Planting for Pollinators
Learn what it means to plant for pollinators. Why we need them and what we can do to help …