Workshop: Lawn Maintenance Best Practices
Your lawn can be the envy of the neighborhood! Learn how to select the best grass for your lawn …
Shawn Banks
County Extension Director & Extension Agent, Agriculture - Horticulture Carteret County Centershawn_banks@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 303 College Cir
Morehead City, NC 28557
Morehead City, NC 28557
Mailing Address: 303 College Cir
Morehead City, NC 28557
Morehead City, NC 28557
Job Description As the County Extension Director I manage the office budget and personnel. I also have responsibilities in Agriculture which include being the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator, Pesticide Coordinator and Horticulture agent to name a few of my responsibilities.
Recent Posts by Shawn Banks
Better Pruning Increases Water Intake
Pruning tools are the implements to sharpen for trees, shrubs and flowers. It may not take much effort to …
Grounding Summer Vegetable Crops
Tools we use in vegetable gardens like shovels, hand trowels, and hoes can also use a good sharpening before …
Keep Mower Blades Sharp
It’s a little-known fact that most people don’t sharpen their lawn mower blades nearly often enough. One of the …
For Pesticide Credits-Attend Onslow Pro Day
For 2 pesticide credit hours, attend the N.C.Cooperative Extension, Onslow County Center training on Onslow Pro Day, taught by N.C. State …
Citizen Science Program Needs Help Observing the Weather
Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If …
Show Your Support on Day of Giving
Was your gardening question answered? Have you attended a culinary class, plant lecture, or other in person program? Celebrate NC …
Grow Your Own Vegetable Garden
When can I start planting my tomato plants? Why can’t I get any squash from my squash plants? Why …