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 …
The Hidden Danger in Your Garden: Aminopyralids in Compost
As gardeners, we trust that compost is a safe, natural way to enrich our soil, improve plant health, and …
Fall Pruning
I have begun to see all of the pruning debris on the side of the road as I drive …
The Great Pumpkin!
Move over, Charlie Brown, it’s time to give new meaning to the term “The Great Pumpkin!” This stunning squash …
Grow Your Own Garlic: A Simple Solution to Imported Garlic in Eastern North Carolina
Garlic is a staple in kitchens around the world, known for its robust flavor and health benefits. However, what …
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
The core of eating the Med Way is having lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. You want …
Did These White Things Kill My Roses?
Tis the season! This is the time of year when we start seeing a number of cool things in …
Wait…Roundup Is No Longer Roundup?
Perhaps you missed it? Back in July, the commercials that once plagued our evening television commercial space stopped. Have …
Swap Your Fats and Snack on Nuts and Seeds
This is the next step in changing your diet and eating the Med Way. When we say “Swap Your …