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How to Become Less Toxic: Integrated Pest Management Techniques

By Lee Miller, Extension Master Gardener volunteerWhile not exactly a self-improvement article, let’s learn about ways to incorporate less toxic pesticides into your integrated pest management (IPM)…

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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!

Have you ever watched a storm and wondered exactly how much rain or snow has fallen from the clouds? Do you appreciate weather patterns and take an interest in how they differ across time? If so, a…

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2024 American Horticulture Therapy Conference in Raliegh Durham This October

AHTA is pleased to bring you the 2024 Annual Conference, Collective Effervescence; honoring collaboration in times of change, is an in-person, two day event. We look forward to meeting together in…

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New Trees and Shrubs Added to Arboretum Collections

Article courtesy of Kevin Cassel, Arboretum Grounds SupervisorThe fall and winter season of 2023/2024 ushered in some unique and exciting trees and shrubs for the arboretum collections. Over the…

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Nature at Home EMG Volunteers Recognized With NACo Award & Statewide Learn-Grow-Share Webinar for EMG Volunteers

Between 2010 and 2020, New Hanover County witnessed an 11.3% increase in its population, while neighboring Brunswick County experienced a 27% growth during the same period. Although New Hanover,…

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4-H Envirothon Club Wins 1st Place at Coastal Envirothon Contest

written by: 4-H Envirothon Club Leader Hannah Bell The 4-H Envirothon Club members competed in the Coastal Envirothon on March 14th at Cool Springs Environmental Education Center. The 4-H Envirothon…

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Gardener Spotlight - Building community with plants

Sonya Muldrow is a Creekwood resident who has been working for years to bring gardening into her neighborhood. Along the way she has accomplished a lot. Starting with a Culinary Arts degree from Cape…

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Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Plant Sale: April 10th - 12th, 2025

UPDATE: WE ARE SOLD OUT!Can you believe it?! Every single plant from our Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale flew out the door! Because of this amazing turnout, we’ll be closed Sunday, April 13th…

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4-H Envirothon Club Qualifies for State Envirothon Contest

New Hanover County 4-H’s Envirothon Club competed in the Coastal Envirothon on March 15 at Weyerhauser’s Cool Springs Environmental Education Center.Team members Violetta Baillon, Alexis Wright, and…

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Extension Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale April 28th-May 1st, 2022

The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association Plant Sale will be held from April 28-May 1, 2022! Shoppers will be able to choose from a variety of locally grown herbs, vegetables, annuals,…