February Is a Great Time to Prune Blueberries!
Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly …
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.
2025 Therapeutic Horticulture Online Course Schedule
NC State Extension Gardener and UNC’s North Carolina Botanical Garden are delighted to announce our 2025 Online Certificate in …
A New Year, A New Beginning: Sowing Seeds of Wellness
As we embark on a new year, it’s a time for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions. Just as a …
Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for January!
UPDATE: The January session for TH1: Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture is at capacity. If you are still interested in …
2024 American Horticulture Therapy Conference in Raliegh Durham This October
AHTA is pleased to bring you the 2024 Annual Conference, Collective Effervescence; honoring collaboration in times of change, is an in-person, …
New Trees and Shrubs Added to Arboretum Collections
Article courtesy of Kevin Cassel, Arboretum Grounds Supervisor The fall and winter season of 2023/2024 ushered in some unique and …
Nature at Home EMG Volunteers Recognized With NACo Award & Statewide Learn-Grow-Share Webinar for EMG Volunteers
Between 2010 and 2020, New Hanover County witnessed an 11.3% increase in its population, while neighboring Brunswick County experienced …
4-H Presentation & Talent Contest (April 29th)
The 2023 New Hanover 4-H County Activity Day (CAD) will be held IN PERSON on Saturday, April 29th from …
4-H Envirothon Club Wins 1st Place at Coastal Envirothon Contest
written by: 4-H Envirothon Club Leader Hannah Bell The 4-H Envirothon Club members competed in the Coastal Envirothon on March …
Gardener Spotlight - Building community with plants
Sonya Muldrow is a Creekwood resident who has been working for years to bring gardening into her neighborhood. Along …
4-H Food Drive Starts March 1st
New Hanover County 4-H kicks off their 3rd Annual 4-H Food Drive Caring Hearts, Helping Hands service project on 1 March …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Plant Sale: April 10th - 12th, 2025
UPDATE: WE ARE SOLD OUT! Can you believe it?! Every single plant from our Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale flew …
4-H Awards Day Celebration 2023
Congratulations to ALL of our 4-H members, volunteers, and supporters who were recognized for their outstanding achievements for 2022! On …
4-H Enrollment 2023 Is NOW OPEN!
The 4-H Enrollment system, 4-HOnline, is now open and accepting 2023 enrollments for youth ages 5-18 and adult volunteers! You …
Pumpkins, 4-H Fun, and So Much More
by: J. Scott Enroughty, Extension 4-H Agent StarNews Article It is that time of year when patches of orange appear on …
Use Environmentally Friendly Native Plants to Replace Invasive Species
The facts are indisputable. The accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of all charges: murder, theft, and just …
New Hanover 4-H'ers Bring Home GOLD!
New Hanover County 4-H’ers Bring Home GOLD! Grayson Brazik and Violetta Baillon represented New Hanover County 4-H at the NC …
NCSU Horticulture Crops Research Farm Tours
The NC Blueberry Festival is back after two years of covid delays. Saturday, June 18, 2022!! As part of this …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …