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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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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…

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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 the dog days of summer—it’s a prime time to observe and protect…

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The Buzz on Pollinators: Creating a Bee- and Butterfly-Friendly Garden

** Article written by Angela Mason, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer, Beaufort County Center**As gardeners, we often focus on beautiful blooms, lush foliage, and bountiful harvests. However, much…

Rosemary growing in the Teaching Garden located at the Beaufort County Cooperative Extension. Gene Fox

Can You Recommend an Easy-to-Grow Herb Plant?

There are several herbs that you can grow in the landscape. Most of these would fall into the annual category, however, meaning that you would need to replant them every year. Annual herbs would…

There's an "Icide" for That!

This time of year, with every passing warm day, a hot topic has been spraying herbicides on home lawns. I fielded this question three times this week. We have many tools that we can “spray”, sort of…