Celebrate National Cherry Day
National Cherry Day is celebrated on July 16, making it the perfect summertime celebration! There are more than 1,000 …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day! Each year on this day, folks combine vanilla or strawberry ice cream, …
Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
MOOOre Milk, Please!
The days are heating up, and that means more time outside. Whether gardening, enjoying a day at the beach, …
Managing and Controlling Fire Ants
Have you noticed fire ants in your yard? Tune into this month’s Advice to Grow By where we share …
Celebrating Success With Master Gardener Volunteer Milestone Awards!
With the COVID-19 restrictions lifted the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County gathered for an afternoon of celebration at …
June Is National Dairy Month
National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It …
Spring Into ... Blueberries!
Blueberries are low in fat and sodium, have just 80 calories per cup and contain a category of phytonutrients called …
Spring Into... Greens!
I believe Mother Nature knows Spring is here! The weather is getting consistently warmer and I’ve already seen some …
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for “Fifth of May”, is an annual celebration many look forward to! Traditionally, it …