Plant Identification Tools and Resources
With the arrival of spring, more of us are getting outside to enjoy the pleasant weather and new life …
Lawn & Garden
2020 Dare County Report to the People
This past year presented challenges but it did not stand in the way of innovation. North Carolina Cooperative Extension, …
BOLO! (Be on the Look Out)
As spring bursts forth in North Carolina, you may encounter common pests and diseases blighting your North Carolina landscape, …
Save the Date: Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale May 15!
Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Dare County Plant Sale Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Plants grown by Master Gardener℠ volunteers in …
Soil Testing for Lawns and Gardens
Have Your Soil Tested At No Charge, From April – November Review Presentation: Soil Testing for Lawns and Gardens Review Presentation: Understanding …
Celebrate Earth Day at the Outer Banks Arboretum
Celebrate Earth Day and learn more about Azaleas! With a Talk & Tour! Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County at …
Interactive Online Gardening Handbook Now Available for Individual Purchase
Great News! The Top Hat online, interactive version of the Extension Gardener Handbook, can now be purchased for $45 by …
NEW Edibles Course Starts March 22
NEW Course Offering! Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts: Identification and Use Register NOW March 22–May 3, 2021 July 12–August 23, 2021 October 18–November 22, …
FAQ: Lichens
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive at our Ask a Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Helpline is: “What …
Puzzled Over Pruning?
Knowing when and how to prune trees and shrubs can seem like a guessing game. It is important to …
Houseplants in Your OBX Home - Dumb Cane
With the cooler weather, most of us are now gardening indoors. The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County are …
Houseplants in Your OBX Home - Arrowhead Plant
With the cooler weather, most of us are now gardening indoors. The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County are …
Houseplant in Your OBX Home - Peace Lilly
With the cooler weather, most of us are now gardening indoors. The Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County are …
Library Garden Series Goes Virtual!
Are you interested in gardening? Here’s a way to make your winter blues go away! Start planning your spring garden …
African Violets Part 2 – Propagation
Propagating an African violet can seem like an intimidating task. However, African violets, Saintpaulia ionantha, can be easily propagated …
Pollinator Gardening for the South: Creating Sustainable Habitats
This brand new gorgeous book by Danesha Seth Carley, pollinator expert, and Anne Spafford, Landscape Architect, was created for …
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