How-to Prevent Splits in Vegetables
We may get a lot of rain one day and then no rain for two or three days. With …
Shawn Banks
County Extension Director - Horticulture Agent 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
Summer Deadheading Encourages Growth
Now that the heat has set in, it’s easy to forget to go outside to take care of annuals …
Garden Safety and Summer Hydration
This year we are very concerned with safety when we venture out into public. We wear masks and social …
Healthy Summer Lawns
A healthy lawn will often help keep the weeds out by not allowing them to get enough sunlight for …
Controlling Tomato Hornworm
Among the hardest to grow vegetables is the tomato. There are so many things that can go wrong with …
Controlling Scale Insects
While scale insects don’t only appear in June, the symptoms of this insect are often most noticeable then. The insect …
Ground Pearls in the Summer
It may not be one of the largest insects in the world, but it’s also not the tiniest, however, …
Compost, How Much is Needed for Your Garden Bed?
Now that you’ve selected the perfect spot for a vegetable garden that has eight or more hours of sunlight, …
Meet Some of Shawn Banks' Colleagues
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center
