Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Viburnum
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Med Instead of Meds - Make Your Grains Whole
Choose whole grain foods such as oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, and popcorn. When choosing bread and pasta, look for “whole” in …
Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Live Oak
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Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Preventing Food Waste
Food–whether you are growing, harvesting, preparing, serving, or consuming it—always creates waste, so you should plan ahead for dealing …
Pesticide School Registration - Fall 2020
Pesticide Schools are hosted by the NC State Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program with the help of the N.C. …
Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Gaillardia
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Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
Nourish Resilience
The outbreak of COVID-19 is undoubtedly stressful for everyone in our community – from residents to businesses alike. Fear …
Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Chaste Tree
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Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX – Coastal Sweet-Pepper Bush
Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County in the coming weeks to discuss plants that have been proven …
Avoiding Food Waste
Avoid food waste by preserving your food through freezing, dehydrating, hot water bath canning, or pressure canning. Avoiding Food …
Azalea Time in the Arboretum
It’s Azalea time at the Outer Banks Arboretum & Teaching Garden. We encourage you to take stroll and an …
Online Plant ID Class: Edibles, Bulbs and Houseplants
Fun, 6-week, online, asynchronous, non-credit courses for gardeners. Learn to describe and identify plants widely used throughout the world! NC …
Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Lantana
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Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Zinnia
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Online Pesticide Credit Opportunities
There are now “Online Credit Options Available” for pesticide training. This is a great opportunity if you’re searching for …
I am So Glad I Love to Garden!
I woke up this morning with such gratitude. I am a gardener. I am happy at home puttering in …
Lovely Lettuces
Lettuces are an excellent crop for beginners who want to learn more about growing vegetables. They are a minimal …
COVID-19 Update
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Dare County Update: We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State …
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