February Is a Great Time to Prune Blueberries!
Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as home gardeners in North Carolina. They are fairly …
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.
Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced on December 10 that they are proposing to list the monarch butterfly …
Botanical Illustrations of Southeastern Trees and Shrubs
The Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox has always been the go-to site for photos of cultivated plants, both native and …
Photos From Extension's Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 13, 2024 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators …
The Root of the Problem: Prionus Longhorn Beetles in Blueberries
Prionus longhorn beetles, notably Prionus laticollis, Prionus imbricornis, and Prionus californicus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), pose significant challenges in agricultural and …
Root Girdling Injury to Tree Trunks
The images below show a severe case of girdling injury to a mature tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), as recently …
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
!!Save the Dates!! Household Hazardous Waste Collection Carteret County Saturday, September 25, 2021, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carteret County Health Department 3820 Bridges …
Loblolly, Shortleaf or Longleaf? The Bark Will Help
The four native pine trees you’ll encounter in the Craven County area are loblolly (Pinus taeda), shortleaf (Pinus echinata), …
Crapemyrtle Aphids
Sooty mold on crapemyrtle is most likely the result of an infestation of crapemyrtle aphids (Tinocallis kahawaluokalani). However, with multiple reports …
Native Evergreen Rhododendrons in the NC Mountains
The two most common evergreen rhododendrons of the North Carolina mountains are Rhododendron catawbiense and R. maximum. (A third …
Lavender in Southeastern NC
Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is generally not up to snuff in Craven County’s hot and humid climate. However, if certain …
Comparing Muscadine Flower Buds With Developing Fruit
It’s not uncommon for the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Craven County office to receive questions about tiny, developing young …
2021 May Burn Ban Implementation
Please see the information from the NC Forest Service regarding the burn ban implemented at noon today for Anson, …
Twospotted Spider Mites on Pansies
Returning home from vacation on May 8, I noticed the pansies on the back porch looking wilted and somewhat …
Boxwood Troubles: It Might Be Nematodes
Recently we received a sample of littleleaf boxwood (Buxus microphylla) exhibiting partial dieback of the stems and foliage, and …
Princess Tree Is No Princess
Paulownia tomentosa, known by the common names princess tree, empress tree and royal paulownia, is a non-native and highly …
Widespread Cold Damage to Ligustrum Japonicum
As of mid-April, we are seeing widespread damage to tender shoots and foliage of Ligustrum japonicum, known by the …