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Shawn BanksCounty Extension Director & Extension Agent, Agriculture - Horticulture N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center

It may seem a little early to start thinking about moving houseplants into the house with the temperature outside …

As lawns begin to slow their growth this month, leaves will begin to drop from the trees. These leaves …

I have a lot of lilies and a few other perennials including cast iron plants and crocosmia growing in …

I know it’s difficult to think about replacing summer annuals, especially if they are still looking so beautiful. However, …

As with summer flowers, some of the summer vegetables may still be growing and producing really well. As the …

This is the month when lawns start to go dormant for the winter. They will slow down in their …

Two free training opportunities are offered below: Private Applicator Safety Training This free training will provide 2.0 hours NCDA&CS Category V, …

I’ve noticed a lot of trees this year, even crepe myrtles, either have a thinning canopy, smaller leaves, or …

The heat of the summer is when lawns do their best growing. When grasses are growing fast, like they …

The days are beginning to get shorter. The temperatures should start cooling off a bit, at least that’s what …

Have you wondered if the number of bees and butterflies is dwindling? Would you like to find out for …

Join us at the Western Carteret Library Branch in Cape Carteret as Shawn Banks, Horticulture Agent and County Extension …