Planting Spring Vegetables
It’s not too late to plant spring vegetables in the garden. If you have the space, a row of …
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
Start Your Vegetable Garden
February is a good month to get started in the vegetable garden. If you love fresh garden peas, not …
Pruning in February
February is usually a great month to get out and prune trees and shrubs. A good rule of thumb …
Winter Weeds and Germination
The winter weeds have been growing fast and it will soon be time for crabgrass seeds to germinate. Spraying …
Planting Hedges With Diversity
While trees and shrubs don’t get replaced every year like vegetables, planting with diversity in mind adds variety to …
Seed Variety and Diversity
The vegetable garden is a good place to discuss diversity and inclusion. My mailbox has already been flooded with …
Lawns and Weeds in Harmony
For most of us, the perfect lawn is a monoculture of one species, trimmed to perfection and gorgeous like …
Be Aware of Spotted Lanternfly
A news report from WCTI News Channel 12 today announced that some Christmas trees were sold in Onslow County …
Meet Some of Shawn Banks' Colleagues
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center
