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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.…

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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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Upcoming Class: Call the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center at 252-946-0111 for details to pre-register (or register for the class online) and attend this fun class: It’s a “Pot…

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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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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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Gardening Myths in Fall & Winter

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Volunteer Master Gardener***Gardening often comes with its fair share of folklore—tips passed down from neighbors, snippets…

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Goldenrod: Fall’s Misunderstood Treasure

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Volunteer Master Gardener***Every fall, fields, roadsides, and gardens across North Carolina blaze with a sea of yellow. The source…

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Holiday Plants: Myths, Care, and Cultural Roots

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Volunteer Master Gardener***December often invites a different kind of gardening. As outdoor beds rest for the season, the…