News From New Hanover County Center

Tabletop work In Lewis Greenhouse
Green Socializing

February 27, 2026

Pinus palustris male cones - March 31 - Warren Co., NC Cathy DeWitt
Track Pine Pollen Season at Home

February 5, 2026

Venus Flytraps in Wilmington
Venus Flytrap Dormancy

February 5, 2026

Showing livestock through 4-H teaches essential life skills, including responsibility, patience, sportsmanship, and time management. Photo courtesy of Cecilia Tadt
From 4-H Member to Agent: Cecilia Tadt Joins New Hanover County

February 4, 2026

Carolina Bays
Carolina Bays: The Mysterious Wetlands Hidden in Plain Sight

January 30, 2026

Amy Mead teaching during ProDay Eco 2026
Spring 2026 Continuing Education for Plant Professionals

January 29, 2026

House plants that are thriving in winter will continue to grow and bloom, like this spider plant producing pups
Winter Care Tips for Healthy Houseplants

January 23, 2026

Native Plant Garden at the NHC Arboretum in New Hanover County
Spring to-Dos for Lawn & Garden

January 22, 2026

EMG volunteers wrapping tree seedlings for TreeFest participant
TreeFest Success - 2026 Impact

January 20, 2026

A view of the Plant Sale at the NHC Arboretum 2025
2026 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association Plant Sale

January 15, 2026

Pesticide Safety School Flyer
Pesticide Safety School Coming to New Hanover County

January 14, 2026

The NHC Extension and Arboretum Staff in the Summer of 2025
A Year of Connection at NHC Extension

January 9, 2026

Woman presenter speaking to seated audience with bird images projected on screen
Plant Systematics Course Series for Enthusiasts & Pros

January 7, 2026

Red amaryllis with three blooms on two green stalks in a decorative bulb vase
What to Do With Your Wax-Dipped Amaryllis After the Holidays

January 5, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

January 4, 2026

2025 WRAPPED — Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, New Hanover County; N.C. Cooperative Extension
New Hanover EMG Volunteers: 2025 Year in Review

January 2, 2026

Extension Master Gardeners and volunteers work to plant a berm at Haven Place community. Photo courtesy of Amy Mead
Roots in the Community: Extension Volunteers Cultivate Knowledge and Connection

January 2, 2026

I feel lucky that I live on the coast and get to share local seafod with friends. Photo courtesy of Morgan King.
Reframing Your New Years Goals

December 26, 2025

The carpenters in 2025 from left to right- Joe Kopeka, Bill Carapezza, Steve Eitelman, Ken Campbell, Jim Cutler.
The Hands that Built the Arboretum

December 12, 2025

A small load of trees awaiting transport to their holiday homes
The History and Heart of the North Carolina Christmas Trees

December 2, 2025

Volunteers handing out trees during 2025 TreeFest
Participate in the 28th Annual TreeFest

November 30, 2025

Resurrection ferns on a stump
Finding Restoration on Local Trails

November 28, 2025

The word pecan comes from the Algonquin word pacane, meaning nuts requiring a stone to crack.
Pecans: A North Carolina Tradition

November 21, 2025

Trifoliate Orange - Gabriella de Souza
First & Last Frost Dates Are Drifting—What Does It Mean for Gardeners?

November 14, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

November 13, 2025

Large stormwater wetland at Wade Park treating an entire neighborhood
Building a Better Community, One Raindrop at a Time

November 6, 2025

A kaleidoscope of fall color.
Fall Leaf Litter Helps Pollinators and Builds Soil

October 31, 2025

Pumpkin Composting Event 2025
Compost Your Pumpkins - 2025 Pumpkin Collection Event

October 27, 2025

Excess irrigation, due to a leaking sprinkler head, has contributed to Dollarweed taking over this patch of turf. Photo courtesy of Madeline Maynard
Importance of Properly Functioning Irrigation Systems

October 24, 2025

It is common to find mushrooms growing on down trees (photo taken by Gabriella de Souza)
Mushrooms in My Yard: Why That’s Good News

October 17, 2025

Feast Down East is one of the markets you can find cool season squash. Photo contributed by Feast Down East.
Farm to School Month: Dive Into Local Fall Flavors

October 10, 2025

Artist booths on grand lawn in the New Hanover County Arboretum - Provided by New Hanover County
Celebrate Local Art at the 29th Annual Art in the Arboretum

October 3, 2025

Art in the Arboretum 2025
Discover Youth Art & Activities at the 2025 Art in the Arboretum

September 26, 2025

Gabriella teaching youth participants the key elements to field journaling.
Understanding Nature Through Field Journaling

September 24, 2025

Nearby trees and landscaping create a steady source of clogging material that should be frequently removed (Photo courtesy of Bill Hunt)
The Importance of Permeable Pavement Maintenance

September 12, 2025

Give single-use plastics a second life as starter pots for you propagations!
Celebrating Sustainability: Sustainable September

September 2, 2025

Welcome sign for pollinator count party at the NHC Arboretum
New Hanover County Families Join Regional Pollinator Census at the Arboretum

August 26, 2025

Everyday Essentials Flyer
Everyday Essentials: Teaching Teens the Skills That Matter Most

August 22, 2025

Take a walk in the gardens to learn about plants for your landscape. Photo courtesy of Amy Mead
Growing Together: Extension and the Arboretum

August 15, 2025

Various Counties Attending the Clover Gala
Exploring the Future at 4-H Congress

August 8, 2025

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