Christmas Baking for Me Includes Pecans
One of my Christmas memories includes sitting at the kitchen table shelling pecans. My father taught me the “one …
When and How Do I Get a Soil Sample?
We live in a great state that provides free soil testing most of the year! In North Carolina, soil …
What Will You Do With Those Thanksgiving Leftovers?
Chances are you need to be thinking about what you will do with all the leftovers. I love leftovers. …
Winter Seed Sowing Class
Join our Master Gardeners for a Winter Seed Sowing class! More information is available in the flyer below. Please register …
Christmas Greenery
I am writing this before I head to the mountains this week to pick up our Christmas Wreaths for …
How Do I Take Care of My Christmas Tree?
Christmas is right around the corner! My family traditionally decorates for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving but we got …
How to Grow a Thanksgiving Garden: Fresh Produce for Your Holiday Table
Article written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Thanksgiving is a celebration of abundance, often centered around a …
Cranberries - Native North American Fruit Perfect for Thanksgiving
Cranberries are a native North American fruit and a Thanksgiving staple for many families. Cranberries are potent sources of …
Healthy Holiday Foods to Include at Your Thanksgiving Table
According to the current research, Americans may consume more than 4,500 calories at their Thanksgiving dinner. It takes 3,500 …
Protect Your Garden: Organic Vole Control for Fall and Winter
(Written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer) As the fall season arrives, gardeners in Eastern North Carolina are …
Restoring Balance: The Ecological and Practical Benefits of Planting Native Species
(This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer) Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a …
Leave Your Fall Landscaping Behind: Supporting Wildlife Over the Winter
(This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer) As the days shorten and temperatures drop, many …