June Insects in the Garden
There are a whole host of insects that might be found on trees and shrubs at this time 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
Caterpillars and Moths in the Garden
Some caterpillars turn into moths and while some are pretty to look at, it helps to know which pretty …
Chinch Bugs and St. Augustine Lawns
If you have a St. Augustine lawn, you may want to take a really close look at the grass …
Vegetable Container Gardening
With food costs rising these days, it might be worth planting a few vegetables in a garden, the landscape, …
Setting Flower Buds for Next Year
If you haven’t already taken the time to prune those azaleas that flowered so beautifully in April, now is …
Spring Lawncare and Mower Tips
I’ve heard lots of lawn mowers in the neighborhood the last couple of weeks, which is a good sign …
Reshaping Azaleas After Flowering
In another video of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast, Shawn Banks, discusses how to reshape azaleas that have …
Local U-Pick Strawberries
If you’re anticipating filling a basket full of freshly picked red berries, you’ll be happy to know strawberry season …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center
