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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

For Cecilia Tadt, joining New Hanover County 4-H is more than a new job; it is the continuation of a lifelong journey that began when she was five years old. Growing up in a 4-H family, Cecilia has…

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

-Written by Therapeutic Horticulture Program Assistant, Kadence BaumgardnerAs temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, our beloved houseplants require a shift in care. Winter can be a tricky…

EMG volunteers wrapping tree seedlings for TreeFest participant

TreeFest Success - 2026 Impact

Each year, local organizations come together for TreeFest, a tree seedling giveaway dedicated to rebuilding our native tree canopy. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and participants, we continue to…

A view of the Plant Sale at the NHC Arboretum 2025

2026 Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association Plant Sale

Join us at the New Hanover County Arboretum for our 39th Annual Plant Sale! Open from April 16 to 19, you can shop a huge inventory of over 8,000 high-quality plants grown on-site by our Extension…

The NHC Extension and Arboretum Staff in the Summer of 2025

A Year of Connection at NHC Extension

It is hard to believe that this time last year, I was packing boxes to move from Savannah, Georgia, to Wilmington, North Carolina. Having accepted the position of Communications Specialist with N.C.…

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

On a chilly morning in December, volunteers and homeowners gathered in the brand-new neighborhood of Haven Place, a 35-home community along Castle Hayne Road. Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, in…

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

As 2025 comes to a close, many of us are pausing to reflect on the year behind us and think about what we hope the next year will bring. This season often invites goal-setting and intention-making,…

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

The Hands that Built the Arboretum

When you take a stroll through the beautiful New Hanover County Extension and Arboretum, you first see a stunning red bridge connecting a small island in our koi pond to the rest of the garden. Then,…

Volunteers handing out trees during 2025 TreeFest

Participate in the 28th Annual TreeFest

Tree Seedling Giveaway: Planting the Seeds for a Greener Cape Fear Region Help restore our local tree canopy and ensure a sustainable future—one seedling at a time!While other local organizations are…

Resurrection ferns on a stump

Finding Restoration on Local Trails

As the last traces of Thanksgiving leftovers disappear, November offers a perfect invitation - step outside. With picture-perfect fall weather settling over our region, it’s an ideal time to…