Register Now for October 5 Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop
UPDATE: This workshop is full. Please contact Debbie Roos if you would like to be on her email list …
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.
Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden
Fall tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in mid-September! The garden features over 225 …
Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 8!
On September 8 folks will have a rare opportunity to come to Pittsboro and buy native plants from our …
Critter Spotlight: Passionflower Bee
For 15 years I have enjoyed observing the many pollinators that forage on the native passionflowers in my Pollinator …
Pollinator Plant Spotlight: Late Figwort
Even though I have been managing my Pollinator Paradise Garden for 15 years, it continues to teach me every year. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …