N.C. Cooperative Extension - New Hanover County Center and Arboretum

06/01/2022

Summer is not the best time to move plants. We would suggest waiting until it is cooler. However if you can't wait, sign up for this info session to learn how it can be done successfully.

"Transplanting in Hot Weather"
Douglas Ruhren, Gardens Manager
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – 3:00 pm–3:30 pm via https://jcra.ncsu.edu/midweek/
Transplanting is usually done in cooler months, but it can be done successfully in hotter months as well. Learn how to successfully transplant plants that need moving during the hottest months in this week's midweek program with Doug as our guide.

05/30/2022

Visiting the gardens today? The Contemplation Garden honors all 5 branches of the military, and has pavers installed remembering those who have served and who have given their lives for their country.

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who dedicated their lives in service to our country. We are forever grateful.

05/29/2022

Photos from Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum's post

05/28/2022

Timeline photos

There is nothing like a cookout during #MemorialDay Weekend. However how quickly should you be handling your leftovers? Well, it depends on how hot it is outside. #FoodSafety #Cookout #BBQ #Grilling #SmokingMeat

05/27/2022

Photos from Plastic Ocean Project's post

05/27/2022

There are many reasons to visit the Arboretum (gardens, plant clinic, gift shop, ability garden plant sales, & special events). We encourage you to visit often. Daily garden hours are 8am-5pm (including Memorial Day).

Blooming now Gladiolus

Photo Courtesy: Kevin Cassel (Grounds Maintenance Supervisor)

05/27/2022

Nature at home - Wildlife friendly gardening

Nature at home - Wildlife friendly gardening

Finding nature in your backyard — Green tree frog, Carolina wren.

05/26/2022

Inspiring: Creative: Beautiful - and this young lady is still in elementary school! 'Fash'n Trash'n Show'

05/26/2022

Paella Fusion is cooking dinner tonight. And it smells so good! Fashion Show will be starting in a few minutes and runs through 7.30pm. Pomona Shrub Company is here too. Come join us. Tickets are still available to purchase online for just $5.
https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTMzNDQ5

05/26/2022

Timeline photos

📅 REMINDER: County offices, libraries, Senior Resource Center, clinics, Household Hazardous Waste facility and Hazwagon will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

The following will be open:
🌷 Airlie Gardens
🌻 Arboretum (grounds only)
⚛️ Cape Fear Museum
🌳 County Parks
♻️ Landfill

05/24/2022

Oregano
A perennial herb
Vibrant flowers
Easy to care for
Blooming now.

05/24/2022

Isaac Bear Early College High School's Trash’n Fash’n Show at the Arboretum this Thursday night. 5:30 to 7:30pm. Weather is going to be amazing: gardens are beautiful:TICKETS ARE ONLY $5. Let's support our youth! https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTMzNDQ5
Watch the models strut the catwalk - listen to Hayden Laeknir Music -purchase Pomona Shrubs mocktails - and enjoy paella made by Paella Fusion. 

05/23/2022

Fast Fashion Is Hot Garbage | Climate Town

We need your support. High school students will be modeling recycled fashion this week at the Arboretum. If you have been wanting to visit the Arboretum after 5pm this is your chance. Buy a $5 ticket and bring a blanket or chair. We have dinner covered too. Paella Fusion will be on site with 2 mouthwatering paella options for purchase: meat and vegan. Date night anyone?

Trash’n Fash’n Show!
Thursday 5/26 from 5:30-7:30!

Get your ticket here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTMzNDQ5

My other shirt is a truck!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ClimateTownsUbScRiBe FoR mOrE ViDeOs: https://www.youtube.com/c/climatetown?sub_confirmation=1Cont...

05/20/2022

Cape Fear Gardening: The mysteries of carnivorous plants

Cape Fear Gardening: The mysteries of carnivorous plants

Cape Fear Gardening: The mysteries of carnivorous plants

05/20/2022

05/13/2022

Visit Heal our Waterways at Tidal Creek Co-op tomorrow for a chance to win a rain barrel!

We’ll be at @thewilmingtonfarmersmarket tomorrow from 8AM - 1PM! 🍓🥬🥖🪴 If you come talk about stormwater solutions with us, you could win a rain barrel just like Chanda did!

Hope to see you there (in front of Tidal Creek Co-op), rain or shine. And congratulations to Chanda - we hope you enjoy your new rain barrel! 🎉

05/13/2022

The 2022 Regional Turfgrass Conference will be held at the New Hanover County Arboretum on June 6th. Attendees can pick from morning (8 a.m.) or afternoon (1 p.m.) program until spaces are filled. Seating is limited due to COVID and there will be NO onsite registration. Morning Program (8 a.m.) link: https://cvent.me/Y7mXzY
Afternoon Program (1 p.m.) link: https://cvent.me/435rE4

Read more at: https://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/2022/04/2022-new-hanover-regional-turfgrass-conference/

05/13/2022

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association accepting applications for grants

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association accepting applications for grants

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association grants.

05/12/2022

Join us!

We need a few more artistic souls to enter repurposed fashion in our show. Not your thing? Join us May 26th at the N.C. Cooperative Extension - New Hanover County Center and Arboretum from 5:30-7:30. Tickets are just $5 and it supports efforts by Isaac Bear students. There will be food and beverages available to purchase and music by Hayden Laeknir Music!

Check it out here: https://www.plasticoceanproject.org/trashn-fashn-show.html

05/12/2022

Come learn the beautiful art of natural bundle dyeing in the beautiful gardens at the New Hanover Arboretum Sunday, May 22nd from 10am-1pm! 💐🎨✨
Registration Required.

Wondering how to recycle those old floral arrangements? Learn how to extract color from plant matter, locally forged flowers, cochineal bugs, and more. 🌷🦋You’d be amazed at the colors attained by using plants! If you have ever been curious about natural dyes, then bundle dyeing is a great introduction. Bundle dyeing is easy, sustainable, non-toxic and fun!

https://www.craftedoutpost.com/collections/workshops/products/10-17-adult-craft-camp-yoga-botanical-bundle-dyeing

05/12/2022

Stewardship Development Coalition presents awards | Coastal Review

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension & New Hanover County Arboretum is honored to receive a Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition 'Outstanding Recognition' Award for the installation of rain gardens, swales, rainwater cisterns, native vegetative infiltration and educational signage in the stormwater infiltration zone on site.

The nonprofit Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition presented awards for projects in the region that demonstrated a unique approach to design and construction.

05/11/2022

Are you interested in learning the fundamentals of therapeutic horticulture?

We're excited to again offer our popular Online Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture course, a collaboration with the NC State Extension Gardener Program, from May 23 to July 3, 2022.

In this six-week, self-paced, online course, you'll learn how therapeutic horticulture supports human health and wellness, including physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social needs. The course structure promotes vibrant engagement through discussion threads and assignment feedback.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3sq18Ru

05/10/2022

Want to support pollinators in your own backyard? NC Coastal Land Trust is giving away free pollinator garden kits!

EDIT: kits are "sold" out!

We have free DIY pollinator garden kits available for you or your classroom! Reserve yours today and select your pick up time at the office for either May 19th or 20th: https://coastallandtrust.org/event/gardenkit/ 🌱

📸Amy Mead #pollinatorgarden #pollination #diygarden #gardenkit #nativeplants #ncnativeplants #nativeplantgarden #nccoast #americorpsnc

05/10/2022

Can you help?
Mary Bridgers Park is located at 1925 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28405

05/07/2022

Cape Fear Gardening: Composting is good for your yard and the environment

Cape Fear Gardening: Composting is good for your yard and the environment

Over time, the compost pile will break down into rich, textured organic matter that can be added to your planting beds or turf to contribute nutrients and improve health.

05/06/2022

Bee balm (Monarda didyma Fireball) in bloom at the Pine Valley Library.

05/05/2022

Don't delay - register today!

05/03/2022

Have you signed up to participate, or purchased your tickets to attend? Please support this wonderful event organised by Isaac Bear students. https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTMzNDQ5

05/02/2022

NC Native Plant Pick: Asters

Asters are one of my favorite fall flowering plants and I was thrilled to see that there were 3 differnt varieties available at the Master Gardener Plant Sale.

This video is part of the “Native Plant Pick: North Carolina” series, which features native plants ideal for coastal landscapes. The videos highlight each pl...

05/02/2022

Are You Ready to Observe “No Mow May?”

How many of you are participating in 'No Mow May'?

Why—and how—to join the burgeoning backyard bee conservation movement

04/29/2022

Park and Plug program adds new public EV charging station in Wilmington

Park and Plug program adds new public EV charging station in Wilmington

The new EV charging station was installed by Duke Energy as part of the Park and Plug program created to support the nation’s goal to reduce carbon emissions.

04/28/2022

The Plant Clinc will be closed tomorrow (Friday 4/29). The Master Gardeners will all be working the plant sale. We hope to see you all at the sale!

04/26/2022

Shrubs, Japanese Maples, Vines, Natives, Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Veggies. We have it all!
Sale starts tomorrow at noon for Friends of the Arboretum and is open to the public starting Thursday morning at 10am.

Congrats Sheila Lightburn - you have won the last $10 plant sale gift certificate. The certificate can be picked up during the plant sale from the admin office. Office hours are 9am-noon and 1pm-5pm Wednesday - Friday.

04/25/2022

NHC Arboretum Master Gardener Plant Sale 3 24 22 Biz Break

Are you ready to shop? The sale starts this Wednesday, April 27th from noon-4pm for Friends of the Arboretum. Not a Friend - memberships can be purchased at the gate. The general public have 4 days to shop the sale starting on Thursday at 10am through Sunday 4pm. For exact times and the plant list visit arboretum.nhcgov.com.

04/22/2022

2022 Wilmington Earth Day festival returns to the outdoors - WWAYTV3

2022 Wilmington Earth Day festival returns to the outdoors - WWAYTV3

(Photo: MGN)WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Earth Day Alliance will host the annual Wilmington Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 23, from noon to 6:00 p.m. in Long Leaf Park. The community is invited to the free, fun-filled afternoon of live music, good food and environmental information an...