Winter Library Garden Series 2023
In-Person at Kill Devil Hills Library (meeting room), 400 Mustian Street, KDH, Phone: 252-441-4341 OR Virtual via Zoom (a link to the …
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.
Become a Dare Extension Master Gardener℠ Starting in 2023
Become a Master Gardener℠ Volunteer! You don’t have to be a gardening expert to apply! In fact, the only …
Register Now! Plant ID Classes Begin October 10th
This fall, we will be holding four of our popular online Plant ID classes offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens! …
Report to the People - 2021
We are honored to share our Report to the People for 2021. This past year was exciting and here …
Register Now for Summer Plant ID Classes!
Join us for two plant ID classes this summer, offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens! The classes run from …
How Firewise Is Your Home?
written by Dare Co. Extension Master Gardener intern, Marc LeBlanc …
Self-Paced, Online Plant ID Classes Beginning March 21!
NC Extension Gardener is pleased to be partnering with Longwood Gardens, one of the premier botanical gardens in the …
Dare County Master Gardeners Receive Milestone Awards!
The Dare County Master Gardener volunteers gathered for an evening of celebration in December at the Thomas Baum Senior …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden - Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast - Interview of Byron Schermerhorn
Charles Murphy, Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer from Durham County interviews Byron Schermerhorn, a wildlife habitat certified consultant. Listen to …
Holiday Cacti - What's the Difference?
In terms of plants, the holidays often bring to mind images of Fraser fir and poinsettias. Many of us …
Celebrate National Cherry Day
National Cherry Day is celebrated on July 16, making it the perfect summertime celebration! There are more than 1,000 …
National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day! Each year on this day, folks combine vanilla or strawberry ice cream, …
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 …
Spring Into --- Asparagus!
Have you ever grown asparagus? It’s a pretty intense process. An asparagus crown is planted about 12” deep in …
National "Tater" Day!
If you’re a potato fan, National Tater Day on March 31st is a day to celebrate! This day recognizes …
March is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of …
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish Without Guilt!
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17. This is the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death and the …
Creamy or Crunchy?
Do you prefer your peanut butter creamy or crunchy is the question. YES to both is the answer! There’s nothing …
Celebrate a Nutty Holiday!
When it’s cold outside and the days are dark and dreary, there’s nothing like a surprise holiday to brighten …
Fats and the Med Way
Fat. I think a lot of us have a negative connotation with that word. But is it truly justified? …
More Than Just a Resolution: The Mediterranean Way of Eating
New Year’s always seems to bring lots of resolutions that focus on health – quit smoking, drink more water, …
2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Nominations Accepted
The 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Nominations are now being accepted for Dare County through January 13, 2021. Each year, …
Let's Start With an Appetizer V
With all the rich goodies of the holiday season, we may want to have an appetizer that isn’t so …