Create a Summer Water Station for Birds and Bees
***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener*** When we think about summer gardening, most of …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Beat the Heat: Gardening in the Morning and Evening
***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener*** In Eastern North Carolina’s Zone 8a, summer often …
Deadheading and Pinching Back: Summer Bloom Boosters
***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener*** It’s mid-summer in Eastern North Carolina, and your …
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. …