Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Summer tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in mid-July! The garden features over 225 …
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.
From Passion to Purpose: Teresa Lowry's Journey as an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer
In our first “Why I Became an NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer” feature, we spotlight Teresa Lowry, an …
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for January!
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture welcomes learners into the January 2025 online class January 6 – February 17, 2025 in partnership with …
Early Spring 2024 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
Cicada Damage to Blueberry Crop
It seems we are finally on the other side of the “cicada invasion” which of course was not an …
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 11-14th
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Plant Sale will be held from April 11th – 14th, 2024 at the …
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 …
WANTED: 4-H Presentation & Talent Show Judges
Wanted: 4-H Presentation & Talent …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …