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℠ 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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Free Webinar 1/24: Seasonal Maintenance of Major Fruit and Vegetable Crops
Please join Melissa Bell from the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and John Lyttle, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent …
Fall Chores in the Pollinator Garden: Leave the Leaves and Save the Stems!
After planting, weeding, and watering through the spring and summer, some gardeners look forward to fall as a period …
What’s in Store Climate-Wise for North Carolina
Extension Master Gardener℠ (EMG) College 2022 gave us a lot to think about. Especially after hearing Rebecca Ward’s opening …
Why Food Waste Matters
Did you know food scraps are the largest category of waste disposed of in landfills? During Extension Master Gardener℠ …
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 …
Spring Garden Sustainability
As the weather continues to warm up and the days get longer, people begin to emerge from their winter …
4-H Envirothon Club Qualifies for State Envirothon Contest
New Hanover County 4-H’s Envirothon Club competed in the Coastal Envirothon on March 15 at Weyerhauser’s Cool Springs Environmental …
Extension Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale April 28th-May 1st, 2022
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Plant Sale will be held from April 28-May 1, 2022! Shoppers will be able …
4-H Enrollment NOW OPEN...Experience the Adventure!
Experience the Adventure…. Join 4-H TODAY! 4-H Enrollment is NOW OPEN! 4-H is open to ALL youth ages 5-18 Enroll by click on …
WINNERS: 4-H Pumpkin-Palooza Carved Pumpkin Contest 2021
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the New Hanover County 4-H Pumpkin-Palooza Carved Pumpkin Contest 2021! A total of 100 …
Pesticide CEU Training-June 2, 2021
Need some last minute CEU’s? Pesticide CEU training at N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center on June 2, 2021. Registration deadline …
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 …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …