Keep Mower Blades Sharp
It’s a little-known fact that most people don’t sharpen their lawn mower blades nearly often enough. One of the …
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.
Citizen Science Program Needs Help Observing the Weather
Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If …
Show Your Support on Day of Giving
Was your gardening question answered? Have you attended a culinary class, plant lecture, or other in person program? Celebrate NC …
Grow Your Own Vegetable Garden
When can I start planting my tomato plants? Why can’t I get any squash from my squash plants? Why …
Vegetable Garden and Frost Care
Vegetable garden season is in full swing. Potatoes and sugar snap peas are already in the ground and starting …
Fertilize and Prune Trees and Shrubs
March is a good time to fertilize trees and shrubs. The warmer temperatures mean the sap is beginning to …
Winter Weed Control and Pets
I’ve seen the winter weeds blooming in lawns as I drive by, meaning chemical lawn weed control is still …
Spring Planting and Plant Selection Workshop
Whether you have shade or full sun there are plants that can be used to add color to the …
Soil Sample Testing for Garden Prep
Have you ever taken a soil sample for testing before or has it been years since you’ve done one? If …
Making Seed Mats to Maximize Garden Space
This workshop will help you space those small seeds in the garden perfectly so they have room to grow …
Annual Spring Plant Sale!
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to get to planting. The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer …
Pruning Larger Limbs Safely
Take a look at this episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video series, as Shawn Banks discusses how to …
Cinara Aphid - Early Christmas Visitors
This is an updated version of an older post from 2017. Apparently COVID isn’t stopping some insects from traveling and …
History of Bullington Gardens
A small group of Bullington lovers are preparing a scrapbook filled with newspaper articles and photographs, in order to …
Monitor False Oleander Scales
False oleander scale, Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli, is a tropical and subtropical pest originally from China. False oleander scale is common throughout …
Imported Willow Leaf Beetles
Imported willow leaf beetle (Plagiodera versicolor) are common on willows in landscapes and natural areas. Most of year adults and …
Crape Myrtle Aphids
Crape myrtles are among the most commonly planted trees in the Southeast. The two main pests are crape myrtle …