Adding to a Colorful Landscape
It’s difficult to imagine tearing out those summer annuals that are doing so well and will last up until …
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
Don't Shade the Grass Out
As the leaves fall from the trees they must land somewhere. Often that will be on the lawn. Leaves …
Colorful Tree Leaves in Many Colors
October is a month of color. Tree leaves change colors and begin to fall. Summer annuals get changed out …
Plants for a Colorful Fall
Fall is upon us, and while fall leaf color may not be as spectacular here on the coast as …
Clearing Woody Weeds From Azaleas
Welcome to another Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video, presented by Shawn Banks, County Extension Director and Extension …
Fall Landscaping and Adding Color
Fall is coming. The temperatures we have been experiencing the last couple of weeks would indicate that fall is …
Fall Lawn Care and Nutrients
I’ve already noticed the growth of my lawn slowing down for the year. That means the grass is beginning …
Workshop Growing Fall Vegetables Sept 22
We are getting to the tail end of when we can plant cool season crops like lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, …