Researchers in the US, Australia, and Germany created a survey to see how gardening has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please consider taking the 10 - 15 minute survey to help us understand: 1) what motivates gardeners during the pandemic, 2) whether gardeners’ use of their gardens has changed, and 3) what additional support would be beneficial for gardeners.

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Plant of the Day
Bermudagrass

Bloom of the day: Blazing Star, Liatris scariosa. Blazing star is a beautiful erect perennial that grows 1.5-3 feet tall. Native to the Central and Eastern US, it blooms mid summer through fall with lovely purple flower heads on diverging stalks. Interestingly, Liatris blooms from the top down versus the other way which is more common in most plants. These plants make a lovely addition to a perennial border and attract bees and butterflies like this Silver Spotted Skipper.

Plant of the Day
Maypop Passionflower

Find out which vegetables should and shouldn’t be planted together with this companion planting chart. See which veggies have the same nutrient requirements, growth habits, or even pest-repelling abilities.
https://extension.wvu.edu/files/d/0b887573-5fcf-4d17-a47f-6de7465ad0a8/berkeley-horticulture-companion-planting-chart.pdf

Photo credit: PeakPX

Congratulations to Payton W. & Cullin W. WINNERS of 4-H Photo Challenge "BEST PATRIOTISM" Photos for week 8.

Best Patriotism Photo Challenge was the culmination of eight-weeks of fun and exciting challenges.

Check out https://newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/05/nhc-4-h-photo-challenge/ to see all the amazing photos and talented youth!

Photo 1 by Payton W.
Photo 2 by Cullin W.

The 4-H Photo Challenge was sponsored by the New Hanover County 4-H Teen Leaders.

The 4-H Photo Challenge was an eight-week photo theme challenge for ALL youth 8-18. The challenge gave youth the opportunity to explore and be creative with their photography skills and entries. Hopefully the challenges would encourage youth (4-H members and/or non-members) to learn more about 4-H and photography.

Each week's winners will receive a prize.

To learn more about 4-H and the 4-H Photography program, contact jsenroug@ncsu.edu