Annual Coastal Native Plants Event
Spring is on the way, and it’s time to start germinating ideas for your garden and yard. Join us at …
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Aquatic Pesticide Class
Attend a FREE aquatic pesticide class (A) at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Onslow County Center on February 6th from 9:30-11:30 …
Gardening Resolutions for the New Year
Jump into the new year with some gardening resolutions. You’ll improve your gardening skills and help our ecosystems, too. 1. …
Dormant Lawncare and Weeds
By the time I write this article my lawn is usually dormant. This year is a different story. The …
What to Prune and When
I’ve already started receiving the pruning questions this fall. The question I’m referring to is, “When can I prune …
Collards and Other Cole Crops
The cold temperatures seem to have taken an extra-long time to arrive this year. Not that I’m complaining. I …
Tips for Fall Tree and Shrub Planting
Cool weather is an excellent time to plant new trees and shrubs in the landscape. Most garden centers will …
Falling Leaves and Soil Testing
Leaves will be falling from the trees this month as the shorter and cooler days set in. Don’t allow …
Planting Bulbs and Winter Blooms
There is still time to plant spring flowering bulbs. If you can’t find what you are looking for in …
Ground Pearls in Turf
As an Extension Agent, I often get asked about ground pearls. Because we have sandy soil here in Carteret …
October Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
The Carteret County Solid Waste Division, in collaboration with Coastal Environmental Partnership (CEP), is encouraging Carteret County residents to …
Plant Stems Raising Baby Pollinators
Last month I gave a presentation at Carolina Home and Garden, off Highway 24, in Newport, on caring for …