Large patch showing up in turfgrasses throughout Brunswick County

Cool, wet spring? Check.  Susceptible turfgrass? Check.  If your lawn meets these requirements, then there is a chance you may have also dealt with a turfgrass disease known as large patch and left untreated, MORE »Posted: 5/21/13

Storing water for emergencies

 It’s hurricane season, and at this time of year, families think about setting aside water in case of emergency.  But what’s the best way?   Plastic water and soda bottles with screw-on tops are MORE »Posted: 5/16/13

Filing an Insurance Claim After a Natural Disaster

What do you do about filing with your insurance company if some type of natural disaster, such as a hurricane, damages your home?  First, before disaster strikes, familiarize yourself with the “fine print” in MORE »Posted: 5/16/13

Climate Change Adaptation Webinar Series

Climate and weather:  two very different things.  The first is based on long-term trends; the second is what’s happening this week outside.  People understand climate when it comes to December temperature differences between North MORE » – from   Onslow County CenterPosted: 5/13/13

If you would like to arrange a demonstration, workshop, or seminar on water quality, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting, etc., contact our Natural Resources Agent at MORE »Posted: 4/12/13

Pesticides and Bee Health

Are pesticides reducing honey bee populations?   There has been a growing concern over the role of pesticides and their potential contribution to honey bee decline in the United States.  In the past decade, MORE »Posted: 4/8/13