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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…

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,…

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…

Various Counties Attending the Clover Gala

Exploring the Future at 4-H Congress

Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to attend NC 4-H Congress with one of our local teens. Held annually in Raleigh, Congress brings together 4-H youth from across the state, ages 12 and up,…