August: Safe Pest and Disease Management Practices
Safe Ways to Manage Pests and Diseases in the Summer Therapeutic Horticulture Garden Therapeutic horticulture gardens offer a space for …
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.
SOLD OUT! Registration Open for September 19 Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop & Native Plant Sale!
This workshop is SOLD OUT! Email Debbie to get on her email list to learn about future workshops. Back by …
A Beginner’s Guide to Field Journaling
Biologists have always had a natural itch for classifying and organizing life on Earth. Carl Linnaeus, the father of …
How to Become Less Toxic: Integrated Pest Management Techniques
By Lee Miller, Extension Master Gardener volunteer While not exactly a self-improvement article, let’s learn about ways to incorporate less …
Early Summer 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden was created in late 2008 at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro to provide forage …
Healing Waters: Therapeutic Horticulture and Water Gardening
Therapeutic Horticulture and the Soothing Symphony of Water Gardens July is National Water Gardening Month, a perfect time to reflect …
Late Spring 2025 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden was created in late 2008 at Chatham Mills in Pittsboro to provide forage …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
Have you ever watched a storm and wondered exactly how much rain or snow has fallen from the clouds? …
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 …
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 …
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 …