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Backyard Sustainability Series starting at the NHC Arboretum each Wednesday from May 6 to June 10

Backyard Sustainability Series – Spring 2026

This six-part educational series explores practical, science-based approaches to creating more sustainable home landscapes in southeastern North Carolina. Each session features a local expert and…

Pinus palustris male cones - March 31 - Warren Co., NC Cathy DeWitt

Track Pine Pollen Season at Home

Spring in the Cape Fear region brings beautiful weather, blooming flowers, and that unmistakable yellow film covering everything outdoors. While pine pollen season can be a nuisance for allergy…

Venus Flytrap Dormancy

If you've ever grown a Venus flytrap and watched in horror as it turned black and shriveled up come November, you're not alone. Here's the good news: it probably hasn't. It's entering a dormancy…

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…

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…

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…

Pesticide Safety School Coming to New Hanover County

NEW HANOVER COUNTY – N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center, will host a Pesticide Safety School on May 12–13, 2026. The school will be held at 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC…

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…