What “Wilting” Really Means: Heat Stress vs. Water Needs
**This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener Volunteer** It’s a familiar summer sight in Eastern …
Keep Planting: A Gardener’s Antidote to Imposter Syndrome
**This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener Volunteer** It happened just the other day. I …
Don’t Drown It! Smart Watering for the Warmer Months
**This article written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener Volunteer** As spring gives way to summer, gardeners find …
Mulch Matters: How, When, and Why to Mulch in Spring
**Article written by Angela Mason, Beaufort County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer** As gardeners, we often get swept up in …
Heat-Tolerant Annuals That Shine All Summer
**Article written by Angela Mason, Beaufort County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer** As the temperatures climb and the days grow …
Celebrate Father’s Day With Culinary Gifts!
The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. Sonora Smart Dodd, …
The Buzz on Pollinators: Creating a Bee- and Butterfly-Friendly Garden
** Article written by Angela Mason, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer, Beaufort County Center** As gardeners, we often focus on beautiful …
Scents of the Season: Making Homemade Potpourri From Your Garden
**Article written by Angela Mason, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Beaufort County** There’s something deeply satisfying about walking into a …
Graceful and Glorious: A Beginner’s Guide to Orchids
**This article written by Angela Mason, Beaufort County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer** Few plants capture the imagination quite like orchids. …
Freshness With Homemade Healthy Dressings and Marinades
My body is craving a bite of sunshine with fresh salads and more vegetables! If you’re feeling the same …
Gardening Hacks or Hype? Debunking Viral Tips With Science and Common Sense
(This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer) If you’ve spent more than five minutes on …
Velvet Blossoms and Windowsill Charm: Growing African Violets With Confidence
(This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer) There’s something irresistibly nostalgic about African violets. Maybe …