Planting Hedges With Diversity
While trees and shrubs don’t get replaced every year like vegetables, planting with diversity in mind adds variety to …
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
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 …
Caring for Christmas Cactus
This cactus is often sold already blooming. The blooms will stay on the plant for several weeks if the …
Amaryllis Plant Care
These bulbs are usually sold as a kit with everything needed to grow the plant to flower. When potting …
Poinsettia Plant Care
Many people don’t know how to care for these delicate plants to make it through the holiday season, so …
Planting Winter Ryegrass
Some people have asked me if it would be good to plant winter ryegrass to keep the lawn green …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center
