Pre-Fall Yard Cleanup
In my yard there are a few trees in the back yard that I can see with some dead …
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
Reclaiming Space for a Fall Garden
I only have a very small space for growing vegetables in my yard, so I have to make the …
Pre-Fall Lawn Tips
It has been almost two weeks since I’ve been able to mow my lawn. I’m sure the neighbors think …
Mulching Your Garden Beds
How was farming possible in the thousands of years before the use of commercial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides? You …
Vegetable Crop Rotation Tips
If you have a vegetable garden or otherwise grow annual plants, a one-time proven cultural method for preventing disease …
Drought Tolerant Black Eyed Susan
A native plant selection, Black Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta is technically an annual plant starting from seed each year in the …
Planting Cool Season Vegetables
Something most people don’t realize is that many of the crops we call “cool season” vegetables are actually biannual …
Fertilize Your Summer Lawn
When it comes to lawns, in our area we grow warm season grasses. They should probably be called hot …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center
