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NHC EMG volunteers working a welcome table at the 2026 Native Garden Tours

Cape Fear Native Plant Festival 2026

Join us for the 2026 Cape Fear Native Plant Festival!The Native Plant Alliance will host the 11th Annual Native Plant Festival from September 16–20, 2026. From the evenings of September 16–18,…

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…