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Carolina Bays: The Mysterious Wetlands Hidden in Plain Sight

If you've flown into Wilmington and glanced out the window, you may have noticed oval-shaped depressions scattered across the landscape, many holding water or wetland vegetation. These Carolina Bays…

Native Plant Garden at the NHC Arboretum in New Hanover County

Spring to-Dos for Lawn & Garden

Start with a Soil TestBefore adding fertilizer or amendments, a soil test tells you exactly what your soil needs. Testing helps you avoid over- or under-fertilizing and ensures optimal growing…

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…

Woman presenter speaking to seated audience with bird images projected on screen

Plant Systematics Course Series for Enthusiasts & Pros

Registration opens February 4, 2026Ready to take your plant identification skills to the next level? N.C. Cooperative Extension in New Hanover County is offering a four-part Plant Systematics Course…

Red amaryllis with three blooms on two green stalks in a decorative bulb vase

What to Do With Your Wax-Dipped Amaryllis After the Holidays

If a wax-dipped amaryllis added cheer to your home this holiday season, you’ve enjoyed one of the easiest festive plants to care for: vibrant blooms with no watering or potting required. But once the…

2025 WRAPPED — Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, New Hanover County; N.C. Cooperative Extension

New Hanover EMG Volunteers: 2025 Year in Review

Our Extension Master Gardener volunteers are the heart of the Consumer Horticulture program in New Hanover County. Their dedication and expertise help us serve our community year-round, from…

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…

Welcome sign for pollinator count party at the NHC Arboretum

New Hanover County Families Join Regional Pollinator Census at the Arboretum

New Hanover County Cooperative Extension hosted a two-day Pollinator Count Party at the New Hanover County Arboretum on August 22–23, 2025, advancing local participation in the Great Southeast…

A Beginner’s Guide to 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…