Heat of the Summer Lawn Tips
The lawn grasses we grow in our area are called warm season grasses, because they tend to grow and …
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
Plants for the Right Location
Many of our ornamental plants don’t have the option of getting out of the heat or the rain. They …
Vegetable Garden Essentials
This year it seems we are seeing a lot of extreme weather events. If it’s not extremely hot, then …
It's Not too Late to Prune a Camellia
Welcome to another Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video, presented by Shawn Banks, County Extension Director and Extension …
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 …
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 …