Dormant Grass or Not
While the lawn has long since stopped growing, it still has a lot of green color to it. No, …
Shawn Banks
County Extension Director & Extension Agent, Agriculture - Horticulture Carteret County Centershawn_banks@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 303 College Cir
Morehead City, NC 28557
Morehead City, NC 28557
Mailing Address: 303 College Cir
Morehead City, NC 28557
Morehead City, NC 28557
Job Description As the County Extension Director I manage the office budget and personnel. I also have responsibilities in Agriculture which include being the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator, Pesticide Coordinator and Horticulture agent to name a few of my responsibilities.
Recent Posts by Shawn Banks
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 …
Cattle Producers, Referendum Vote on 10/30/24
While the National Beef Checkoff has and continues to be an excellent tool for building the demand for beef …