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Weeds That Winter-Over: Meet the Early Trouble-Makers

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener Volunteer***January may look like a season of rest, but a quiet little rebellion is underway beneath our feet.…

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The Art of Reading Your Landscape in Winter

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener Volunteer***February may feel like the quietest month in the garden, but it is secretly one of the most revealing.…

What you need to know so you can grow 2026

"What You Need to Know So You Can Grow" Series

Gene Fox, our Horticulture agent, will be starting his series "What You Need To Know So You Can Grow" on Thursday, January 29th at 10am - 12pm. This series has 5 classes that will continue every…

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Garden Journaling: The Gardener’s Time Machine

*** This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Beaufort County***Welcome to the first Digging the Dirt column of 2026. As we turn the page on a new…

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Looking Ahead — Lessons the Garden Teaches for a New Year

***This Article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener Volunteer***The final days of December often carry a stillness unlike any other moment of the year. The garden lies…

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Holly — A Winter Icon Rooted in Nature and Tradition

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener Volunteer***As December settles into Eastern North Carolina, the landscape shifts into its quiet season. Most of…

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Garden Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Reflection

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Beaufort County***Being that we just recently celebrated Thanksgiving, many of us pause to count our…

2026 WINTER SEED SOWING CLASS

Winter Seed Sowing Class

Want to learn more about how to raise your own transplants? The Beaufort County Master Gardener Volunteers are offering a class, free of charge, to learn how to do just that!! This class will be…

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Pumpkins Beyond Halloween

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer of Beaufort County***By the time the jack-o’-lanterns on your porch start to sag, many of us are ready to…

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Sedum: Autumn’s Quiet Star

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Volunteer Extension Master Gardener***When we think of fall gardens, mums and goldenrod often take center stage with their…