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Pinus palustris male cones - March 31 - Warren Co., NC Cathy DeWitt

Track Pine Pollen Season at Home

Spring in the Cape Fear region brings beautiful weather, blooming flowers, and that unmistakable yellow film covering everything outdoors. While pine pollen season can be a nuisance for allergy…

Amy Mead teaching during ProDay Eco 2026

Spring 2026 Continuing Education for Plant Professionals

At Extension, we offer opportunities for professionals to expand their technical expertise and maintain their important licensure. This spring, we are pleased to offer continuing education…

A small load of trees awaiting transport to their holiday homes

The History and Heart of the North Carolina Christmas Trees

Written by Amber Ellis - Extension Associate for NCSU’s Stormwater Engineering Research Group in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering DepartmentMost folks’ childhood memories of November are…

The word pecan comes from the Algonquin word pacane, meaning nuts requiring a stone to crack.

Pecans: A North Carolina Tradition

A few weeks ago, a volunteer brought in some of his harvest to share, a whole bucket of unshelled pecans! I was instantly transported back to my childhood in Turkey, North Carolina. My…

Trifoliate Orange - Gabriella de Souza

First & Last Frost Dates Are Drifting—What Does It Mean for Gardeners?

Gardeners in North Carolina typically plan their gardens around two key dates: the last spring freeze and the first fall freeze. In New Hanover County, the distance between those dates has subtly but…

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

The days are growing shorter, and I find myself thinking about soups, squash, and sage. Many people think of farmers' markets as a summer experience, but fall is often one of the most abundant…

Summertime CSA haul from Red Beard Farms

Spring Leafy Greens

Eating and cooking healthy in Wilmington with seasonal produce What’s in a CSA this spring?It’s warming up here in the Cape Fear region, which means the spring harvest is upon us. I’m currently…

Rise Up Community Garden

Planting Purpose

Planting Purpose: How Community Gardens Cultivate Health and Connection Written by Family and Consumer Science Intern - Bella ReedDuring my time as an intern at the N.C. Cooperative Extension- New…

nature at home yard sign

New Hanover County Extension Master Gardener’s Nature at Home Update

Our Nature at Home (NAH) season is winding down now, as we are sending off the last of our site visit reports to participating homeowners. We had another good year, adding ten more trained…

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New Consumer Horticulture Agent in New Hanover

Hello New Hanover County!I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new N.C. Cooperative Extension Consumer HorticultureAgent and Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Volunteer Program Coordinator. My name…