Accepting Applications for 2024 Dare Extension Master Gardener℠ Training
Calling all gardeners who wish to become a Master Gardener℠ Volunteer! We will be offering a new Master Gardener Training …
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.
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 …
Coastal Gardening Festival ~ May 18th
We’re Rooting For You! What is more fun than a clothes shopping spree? A plant shopping spree in the beautiful …
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 …
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 …
National "Tater" Day!
If you’re a potato fan, National Tater Day on March 31st is a day to celebrate! This day recognizes …
Fats and the Med Way
Fat. I think a lot of us have a negative connotation with that word. But is it truly justified? …
Protein and the Med Way
What comes to mind when you think of protein? A big, juicy steak? Maybe a delicious pork roast? Did …
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 …
Let's Start With an Appetizer II
When I think of appetizers, one of the first things that comes to mind is a cheese ball. They …
Let's Start With an Appetizer
Who doesn’t love appetizers? They can be served before a meal, or even as a light meal. They can …
Pumpkin - Delicious and Nutritious
Pumpkin is super nutritious! One cup of pumpkin contains more vitamin A than a cup of kale, more potassium …
Pumpkin Season Is Here
When we think of Fall, pumpkins often come to mind. Whether for carving, decorating, or eating, pumpkins are the …