News From New Hanover County Center

Master Gardeners at The Cape Fear Museum Preview
New Hanover County Extension Master Gardeners Make History

Published - August 19, 2026

Pollinator Garden Visitors
Pollinator Count Party at The Arboretum

Published - August 6, 2026

Veggie gardening presentation
Elevate Your Garden This Fall: Upcoming Vegetable Gardening Presentations

Published - August 4, 2026

This little tool makes cutting the tops and bottom off a breeze.
Summer Food Traditions

Published - August 3, 2026

Amy Mead teaching during ProDay Eco 2026
Pesticide applicators invited to join Gardening Foundations for Pesticide Applicator Credit

Published - July 30, 2026

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Explore the Opportunities of New Hanover County 4-H at End of Summer Fun Event

Published - July 27, 2026

Spotted Lanternfly Displaying Underwing
Learn to Spot the Spotted Lanternfly Before It Arrives

Published - July 21, 2026

Driven by drought, leaf scorch occurs when roots can't absorb enough water to match transpirational loss, killing the leaf margins. Photo courtesy of Amy Mead
Water-wise Landscaping Helps Combat Drought Conditions

Published - July 13, 2026

Flower Field Trip to Trask family Family Farms
Growing through Extension: A Summer of Learning at Wilmington’s Cooperative Extension & Arboretum

Published - July 9, 2026

Edward Savage Photo of Mount Vernon
How Wilmington Residents Can Garden Like George Washington

Published - July 7, 2026

A Spanish tortilla, side salad topped with strawberries, and a little jamon.
Create a Taste of Spain Using Ingredients Found in the Wilmington Area

Published - July 7, 2026

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Update Your Profile in ISA's New Find an Arborist Directory

Published - June 30, 2026

Celebrity tomato ripening on the plant in Gabriella’s garden.
What Makes a Summer Tomato Taste So Good? Here's the Science Behind It

Published - June 28, 2026

Gabriella de Souza giving a presentation.
Gardening Foundations: A Nine-Week Course for Home Gardeners

Published - June 18, 2026

Group Participants gain vocational and coordination skills during propagation session
How Twenty Years in New Hanover’s Living Laboratory Shaped My Journey

Published - June 12, 2026

Chicks from the embryology enrichment program in New Hanover County
Growing Agriculture Connections, One Chick at a Time

Published - June 2, 2026

2026 Native Plant Festival Facebook Event Cover
Cape Fear Native Plant Festival 2026

Published - May 29, 2026

Native Venus Flytrap
Celebrate 75 Years of Natives

Published - May 29, 2026

Youth planting flowers at the Arboretum.
More Than a Camp: NHC 4-H Summer Fun

Published - May 22, 2026

The newly planted NC State Horticulture Showcase garden features plants bred by NC State Professor Dr. Tom Ranney.
From Lab to Landscape: New Showcase Garden at the Arboretum

Published - May 15, 2026

Traditional Blueberry Monoculture as seen at the Castel Hayne Crops Research Station
From Row Crops to Food Forests: What Sciences Says About Agriculture and Permaculture

Published - May 7, 2026

Samantha Byrd teaching group in greenhouse
Welcoming New Staff Members to NHC Extension

Published - May 4, 2026

Pink and White Azaleas at the NHC Arboretum
Pruning for Personal Growth

Published - April 24, 2026

Millstone 4-H Camp - 3 Girls Smiling
2026 Summer Fun Program Line-Up

Published - April 20, 2026

blueberry packing house
Cleaning and Sanitation for the Blueberry Industry

Published - April 10, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
Have a question? EMG volunteers are here to help share their knowledge!
Support Horticulture Programming at 39th Annual EMG Plant Sale

Published - April 10, 2026

Looking up at Spanish Moss
Hanging Tough - Resilience of Spanish Moss

Published - April 3, 2026

Crew at Zanuadu Farms in Onslow County
Thank a Farmworker Today

Published - March 27, 2026

Backyard Sustainability Series starting at the NHC Arboretum each Wednesday from May 6 to June 10
Backyard Sustainability Series – Spring 2026

Published - March 24, 2026

Early handling and socialization turn curious chicks into gentle backyard companions that are easy to manage and a joy to keep.
From Coop to Kitchen: A Guide to Starting Your Backyard Flock

Published - March 20, 2026

1937 4-H Health Festival in New Hanover County
The Rich History of North Carolina 4-H

Published - March 19, 2026

Participants learn about Rain Gardens Creek Week 2026
Celebrate Cape Fear Creek Week, March 14 - 21

Published - March 13, 2026

Seed packets are like instruction manuals. Follow directions closely for best germination success
From Packet to Plant: Understanding Seed Terminology

Published - March 6, 2026

Tabletop work In Lewis Greenhouse
Green Socializing

Published - February 27, 2026

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

Published - February 5, 2026

Venus Flytraps in Wilmington
Venus Flytrap Dormancy

Published - 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

Published - February 4, 2026

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

Published - January 30, 2026

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

Published - 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

Published - January 23, 2026

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