Making Seed Mats to Maximize Garden Space
This workshop will help you space those small seeds in the garden perfectly so they have room to grow …
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Annual Spring Plant Sale!
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to get to planting. The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer …
Pruning Larger Limbs Safely
Take a look at this episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video series, as Shawn Banks discusses how to …
Warmer Temps and Flowering Weeds
On warm days, with temperatures of 55 degrees, weeds will be growing and getting ready to produce flowers, if …
Starting Seeds and Pruning Trees
Fruit trees, grape vines, and blueberries can and should be pruned this month. Pruning on these plants allows for …
Tree Limb Care and Repair
All joking aside, most of our native trees and shrubs are used to this kind of up and down …
2024 Master Gardener Training
We are now accepting applications for the 2024 Master Gardener℠ Training Class. For an application or more info, email shawn_banks@ncsu.edu …
Pruning for Pollinators
Take a look at this episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video series, as Shawn Banks discusses …
Starting Seeds and Healthy Recipes
Fruits and vegetables are going to be a big part of my diet this year. I’ve already talked with …
Solitary Bee Nesting and Tree Care
I learned this year that some solitary bees use hollow twigs of perennial plants to make nests and lay …
Pesky Winter Weeds
January is a good month to control those pesky, winter weeds if you haven’t already. I have a lot …
Native Plant, Yaupon Holly
In this episode of Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video series, Shawn Banks takes a look at Yaupon …