Raised Beds for Low to the Ground Vegetables
One of the chores I didn’t like in my youth was picking the beans, cucumbers, and zucchini squash. Why …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Spring Flowering Shrubs and Pruning
Many trees and shrubs should have already been pruned, either during the dormant season or shortly after flowering. There …
Lawn Care and Mowing
Personally, I like a nice lawn. I enjoy mowing the grass. It’s something I used to despise as a …
Garden to Wellness: June's Therapeutic Connection
Cultivating Well-being: How National Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Month Thrives with Therapeutic Horticulture June bursts forth in a vibrant display …
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for August!
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture (TH1) welcomes learners into the August 2025 online non-credit course August 25 – October 12, 2025 in …
Carnivorous Plants in Carteret County
Check out the carnivorous plants on this short walk in Croatan National Forest with Horticulture Agent, Shawn Banks. The video …
Make Room for Warm Weather Crops
This is a good month to consider harvesting cool season crops like lettuce, radish, carrots, spinach, and peas, that …
Lawn Fertilizing and Soil Compaction
Lawns are growing great now and that means it’s time to begin fertilizing them. Nitrogen would be the main …
Enjoying Spring Flowers Inside and Outdoors
While April is the month when we have an overabundance of flowers to choose from, there are still plenty …
Grow Happiness: Celebrating World Therapeutic Horticulture Day!
Mark your calendars, green thumbs and well-being enthusiasts! Sunday, May 18, 2025, is World Therapeutic Horticulture Day, and Trellis, …
Therapeutic Horticulture at NC Botanical Garden
NC State Therapeutic Horticulture Program is thrilled to feature our closest partners, North Carolina Botanical Garden! Together, we have …
NC State TH Is on YouTube!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the official NC State Therapeutic Horticulture YouTube channel, your new online destination …
Adding Color With Hanging Baskets and Containers
It’s a great time to start some annuals in containers or hanging baskets. Many annuals add season-long color to …
Vegetable Gardening Growing Options
April is a great month to begin planting vegetables in the garden. It’s always a good idea to look …
Lawns Deserve a Bit of Patience Before Watering
Spring is definitely here. The pollen count has been unusually high this year, as evidenced by my itchy eyes …
Winter Weed Lawn Control Follow-Up
See what Shawn Banks, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret County Center, Extension Director and Horticulture Agent, has to say on …
Do You Have Ground Pearls?
What are Ground Pearls? They are a tiny insect, very much like a scale insect in that they have …