Raised Beds for Low to the Ground Vegetables
One of the chores I didn’t like in my youth was picking the beans, cucumbers, and zucchini squash. Why …
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
Spring Flowering Shrubs and Pruning
Many trees and shrubs should have already been pruned, either during the dormant season or shortly after flowering. There …
Lawn Care and Mowing
Personally, I like a nice lawn. I enjoy mowing the grass. It’s something I used to despise as a …
Carnivorous Plants in Carteret County
Check out the carnivorous plants on this short walk in Croatan National Forest with Horticulture Agent, Shawn Banks. The video …
Make Room for Warm Weather Crops
This is a good month to consider harvesting cool season crops like lettuce, radish, carrots, spinach, and peas, that …
Lawn Fertilizing and Soil Compaction
Lawns are growing great now and that means it’s time to begin fertilizing them. Nitrogen would be the main …
Enjoying Spring Flowers Inside and Outdoors
While April is the month when we have an overabundance of flowers to choose from, there are still plenty …
Adding Color With Hanging Baskets and Containers
It’s a great time to start some annuals in containers or hanging baskets. Many annuals add season-long color to …