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Larval trap in a shady area.

Managing Mosquitos Using Larval Dunks

Mosquitoes are a common nuisance during the warmer months here in coastal North Carolina. Not only do they interfere with our outdoor activities, but they can also be a significant public health pest…

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Gardening & Community Resources

Explore these reliable, research-backed resources to enhance your gardening skills, engage with community programs, and find opportunities to participate in horticulture and environmental…

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

At last, autumn has arrived and the warm coastal air is starting to cool. The rain and humidity have stuck around for now, which means mushrooms and other fungi are likely to extend their stay.…

Gabriella teaching youth participants the key elements to field journaling.

Understanding Nature Through Field Journaling

Biologists have always had a natural itch for classifying and organizing life on Earth. Carl Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy, created binomial nomenclature during the 18th century. Linnaeus was so…

Give single-use plastics a second life as starter pots for you propagations!

Celebrating Sustainability: Sustainable September

Join us for New Hanover County’s Therapeutic Horticulture Program and the Ability Garden as we celebrate a “Sustainable September” with practices that support a greener, healthier community. Follow…

Take a walk in the gardens to learn about plants for your landscape. Photo courtesy of Amy Mead

Growing Together: Extension and the Arboretum

My family and I moved to Wilmington in 2007 with a two-year-old and newborn in tow. One of the first places we visited was the New Hanover County Arboretum, and it quickly became our go-to spot for…

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New Hanover County Plant Clinic

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: Hutaff Building, New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403Phone: 910-798-7680 or 910-798-7679

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Invasives to Avoid This Summer and What to Plant Instead

Did you know warmer temperatures can speed up biological processes, leading to rapid growth in plants and animals alike? This explains why your garden seems to explode with growth during the summer…

Orange and black insect on a green leaf with water droplets

IPM Approaches for Summer Garden Challenges

Friday, June 20th marked the official start of summer, and if you’ve spent even one season in Wilmington, North Carolina, you know to expect high temperatures and high humidity. While these…

A parasitoid wasp, possibly Pteromalidae, reared from an infestation of crape myrtle bark scale (Eriococcus lagerstroemiae) Photo credit Helena Jolly (1)

Parasitoids: Unsung Garden Heroes

What comes to mind when you think of beneficial insects in your yard? Observant gardeners will often name one of the voracious predators of other insects. These include generalist predators such as…