Pollinator Plants to Add Now for Next Year’s Habitat
***This article written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer*** As we move into the quieter pace of fall, …
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.
Lawn Love in the Fall: Renovation and Reseeding Tips
** This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer ** If your lawn looks …
2025 Holiday Wreath Sale
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Beaufort County Annual Wreath Sale has started!! Pre-order these beautiful, fragrant wreaths and garland …
Can I Still Plant Veggies? Yes! Your Late Summer Garden Plan
** This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Beaufort County ** As summer begins to …
Tough Beauties: Perennials That Can Take the Heat (And a Sea Breeze Too)
** This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer ** Last week while working …
Pollinator Patrol: How You Can Join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census This August
**This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Beaufort County** August is more than just …
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 …
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 …