Fertilize to Encourage Healthy Growth
As the soil warms-up we are seeing more flowers on the trees and shrubs. This is a good indicator …
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
Cover Tender Summer Crops
Quite often I’ve heard the saying from long time gardeners that Good Friday is a great time to start …
Sharpen Your Mower Blade
I took the lawn mower out for the first time since November and mowed down the weeds in the …
Plant Sale to Benefit Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship Program
Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Carteret County Plant Sale 2021 Friday, April 23, 2021, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24, …
Master Gardener Volunteers of Carteret County Scholarship
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Carteret County recognizes the value of higher education and the potential of selected …
Pruning Blueberries, Roses and Azaleas
Roses and blueberries are starting to have their buds swell. If they haven’t already been pruned, blueberries can be …
Lawn Weed Control
A close look in areas where I have seen crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) in the past couple of years reveals …
Planting Spring Vegetables
It’s not too late to plant spring vegetables in the garden. If you have the space, a row of …
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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center
