What Do Cypress Trees Have to Do With Culpepper Virginia?
My family and I took a really quick trip to Culpepper, Virginia last weekend. Such is typically the case …
Holiday Cooking Preparation and Finger Foods
I offered a food safety program where we made appetizers just before Thanksgiving. If you missed it, included in this …
Thanksgiving or Christmas Cacti: What Is the Difference & How to Force Rebloom
The Christmas cactus is a traditional and very festive gift this time of year. We browse by them in …
My Trees Are Turning Brown
I’ve had several calls come in over the past three weeks concerning Arborvitae (Thuja sp.) and/or Leyland cypress (x …
Frost, What to Do
Well it has happened, we got our first frost! We are in November! As things begin to slow down there …
Going Batty for Bat Week?
Did you know that we have an International Bat Week? Well, we do and it’s this week (October 24-31)! Bats …
Propagating Blueberry Bushes
A great question came in this week about propagating blueberries! First, what is propagation? The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook …
Growing Garlic at Home - Free Class!
Register now for our class on Growing Garlic at Home. This is a free, 1.5-hour class led by Extension …
When Can You Eat Pears?
My youngest daughter catches the bus every morning over in Smallwood. While we don’t live in Smallwood, we are very …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Christmas Wreath Sale in Beaufort County
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Beaufort County are selling Christmas Wreaths as a fundraiser to support their volunteer efforts. This …
NC Shrimp...A Quick Treat Boiled or Grilled to Perfection!
Tasty, healthy and versatile, shrimp are a favorite of most seafood eaters. In North Carolina, wild-caught shrimp is one of …
Make a Quick Marinade to Add Wonderful Flavor!
Marinating adds flavor and moisture to food and is an easy technique to incorporate into your cooking skill set. It …