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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.…

Turf and Ornamental Update

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center will be offering a Turf and Ornamental Update on February 18, 2026. This will include several classes that will offer Pesticide credits [L, D,…

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Winter Pruning: What to Cut Now (And What to Leave Alone)

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Beaufort County***January often feels like gardening’s quiet season—the ground resting, the days short, and…

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Why Bulbs Sleep: Understanding Their Journey From Dormancy to Bloom

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer℠ of Beaufort County***Each January, as we peer out at the quiet garden, it’s tempting to think that nothing…

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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Amaryllis — Winter Drama Worth Repeating

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer of Beaufort County.***January can feel like the quiet hour after the holidays. The last of the wrapping paper…

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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…