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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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The Science of Fall Color

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer of Beaufort County ***Few sights in nature rival the brilliance of fall foliage. A row of maples glowing…

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Native Plants to Plant in Fall

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Master Gardener Volunteer***When most people think of planting season, they picture the bright days of spring. Garden centers brim…

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Chrysanthemums: More Than Just Festival Flowers

**This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Volunteer Master Gardener**Every October, Eastern North Carolina bursts into color with mums—those cheerful domes of yellow,…

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Planting Now for Spring Blooms: Fall Bulbs in Eastern NC

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Volunteer Master Gardener***As the dog days of summer give way to the gentler days of early fall, it’s time for Eastern North…

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Trees and Shrubs: Why Fall Is the Best Time to Plant

***This article was written by Angela Mason Foster, Beaufort County Volunteer Master Gardener***When gardeners think of planting season, spring usually comes to mind. But here in Eastern North…

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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, it’s the perfect time to think ahead—not just to spring blooms, but to…

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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 more like a patchwork quilt than a lush carpet of green, you’re not alone.…

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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 wind down and September approaches, many gardeners in Eastern North…