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 …
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.
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. …
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 …
From Pineapples to Air Plants: The Surprising World of Bromeliads
(This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer) When most people think of houseplants, their minds …