It's Time to Plant Spring Vegetables
It’s nearly time to start planting the spring vegetable garden. If you are interested in planting a vegetable garden …
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
Mums, Pansies and Violas Brighten the Landscape
Mums, pansies and violas seem to be everywhere right now. Mums only bloom for about a week or two …
Winter Weeds, Spraying, and Soil Samples
Our lawns, like the trees and shrubs, should be going dormant. First the growth will slow down, which should …
Trees and Shrubs Prep for Cooler Temps
November is the month we have one of the best holidays of the year—Thanksgiving. What better time is there …
Update on Native Garden at NCSU CMAST Building
Here’s the latest update on the native plant garden installation at the NC State University CMAST building on the …
University of Mount Olive AgPrime Grant Program Up to $10,000
The University of Mount Olive Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center is pleased to announce a new round of funding of the UMO …
Diagnosing a Magnolia Problem
In this Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video, Shawn Banks, Extension Agent, Horticulture, shows you how to diagnose …
Rescheduled Household Hazardous Waste Collection NOW 11/15/25
Put Saturday, November 15, 2025, on your calendar! If you have old pesticides, paint, batteries, cooking oil, drain openers, …