Registration Is Open for Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes
The new online courses from Extension Gardener are a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gardening! We are pleased …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden
By the time springtime rolls around many folks are itching to get back into their gardens and start cleaning …
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …
Assistance to Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Western North Carolina has been devastated by Hurricane Helene. NC Extension staff meet daily via Zoom for updates. To …
4-H Recognized for Accomplishments!
Ashley Brooks and Kait Neeland, 4-H Youth Development Agents with NC Cooperative Extension were recognized for an achievement during the …
Repairs & Construction to Building
Repairs and upgrades to the Craven County Agricultural Building will occur intermittently during the month of June. The contractors …
Join Us for "Gardening in Your Golden Years"!
Join the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Craven County as they offer another wonderful program “Gardening in Your Golden Years.” …
Snakes Are Good for Your Garden!
Saturday February 24, 10:00 a.m. -12:00noon N.C. Cooperative Extension, Craven County Center – 300 Industrial Drive – New Bern NC Master Gardener℠ …
Craven County Extension Provides Weather Data
A Tempest Weather Station has been installed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Craven County Center. The unit will automatically …
Craven County's First Junior Master Gardeners!
Over the last 5 weeks, aspiring Junior Master Gardeners Matthew Peluso (15) and Benjamin Peluso (7), and continuing Junior …
Centipedegrass Looking Rough? April 11 Is a Little Too Soon to Worry ...
The first image is my centipedegrass lawn on April 11. The second image shows typical performance in mid summer. In …
Freeze Damage to Ilex cornuta Flowers
During the first week of April the Craven County office received a sample of Ilex cornuta or Chinese holly (possibly the …
The Nandina Problem
Nandina (Nandina domestica) has been known for some time to be an invasive non-native plant capable of displacing native …
Conifers With Scale-Like Leaves: What Makes a Leaf?
Japanese falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera), Arizona cypress (Hesperocyparis arizonica), eastern arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis), and Leyland cypress (X Hesperotropsis leylandii) are examples of …
Landscape Pruning Workshop / February 19
A landscape pruning event is scheduled for 10 a.m., February 19 at the Craven County Agricultural Building. As a …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …