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Report to the People - 2022

Published - July 25, 2023

LOCAL header, FOODS • PLANTS • PEOPLE, pink-white-yellow rose bloom
Stanley Oliver - Local Rosarian

Published - June 30, 2023

Fried soft-shell crab on white plate with sauce swirl, cilantro, and crispy crumbs
Soft-Shell Crabs (Tucker Walker, Manteo)

Published - May 4, 2023

Yard Sale sign surrounded by assorted household items: lamp, globe, dress, books, toys
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of Dare County to Host Yard Sale Event

Published - March 30, 2023

Farmers in soybean field listening to presentations.
Northeast North Carolina Niche Agriculture Field Day

Published - March 24, 2023

From: Currituck County Center
Market stall with three potted plants and sign reading "Ask A Master Gardener"
"Ask A Master Gardener" At Your Neighborhood Garden Center

Published - March 23, 2023

Rows of labeled jam jars on a shelf, several jars topped with small rubber duck toys
Too Jam Good (Homemade Jams, Salsa, Pickles, & More)

Published - March 1, 2023

image of pollinators and herbs
Introduction to Dare County Cooperative Extension at the Fessenden Center

Published - February 22, 2023

Purple, yellow, and orange carrots and round roots above "LOCAL" and "FOODS • PLANTS • PEOPLE"
Croatan Gardens - Eric Soderholm & Ladd Bayliss

Published - January 4, 2023

'LOCAL' logo and 'FOODS • PLANTS • PEOPLE' above portrait of an older woman in a turquoise suit and pearl necklace
Lib (Simpson) Fearing, Extension Home Demonstration Agent, 1947 - 1949

Published - September 30, 2022

Cluster of oyster mushrooms arranged on a wire rack
First Flight Fungi, Brandon Fearns, Mushroom Grower

Published - July 29, 2022

Older man in beekeeping suit holding jar of honey beneath "LOCAL" and "FOODS • PLANTS • PEOPLE"
Babin Apiary - Honey

Published - June 29, 2022

Two jars labeled "HAY POINT Live Culture Foods" (Sauerkraut, Kraut Kimchi) among cabbages
Hay Point Live Culture Foods

Published - May 27, 2022

Harrison Farms clamshell labeled "Microgreens Sampler" containing green and purple microgreens
Harrison Farms Microgreens

Published - April 28, 2022

Bag labeled SLASH CREEK in orange crate filled with harvested oysters
Slash Creek Oyster Farm

Published - March 30, 2022

Firewise class photo
How Firewise Is Your Home?

Published - March 24, 2022

Copper pot still with column and stainless steel fermentation tanks in a distillery
Farmer/Producer Spotlight - Outer Banks Distilling: Kill Devil Rum

Published - February 25, 2022

Assorted hellebore flowers in varied colors, arranged flat and viewed from above
Add Color to Your Landscape: Hellebores

Published - February 21, 2022

CCAP logo: green plant, blue water droplet, text "Community Conservation Assistance Program"
Community Conservation Assistance Program

Published - February 2, 2022

Red azalea flowers with water droplets on petals and surrounding green leaves
Add Color to Your Landscape: Azaleas

Published - January 21, 2022

Camellia shrub covered in pink flowers standing on grass in a park-like setting
Winter Garden Blooms

Published - January 21, 2022

Two women indoors holding white floral watering can; man outdoors holding red floral watering can
Dare County Master Gardeners Receive Milestone Awards!

Published - January 20, 2022

Hands with hearts
Governor's Volunteer Service Award

Published - December 9, 2021

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Save the Bees!

Published - December 3, 2021

Tulip bulbs spilling from plastic bag on potting bench with soil and watering can
Plant Your Bulbs in the Fall for Spring Flowers

Published - November 22, 2021

pruning tips
Arboretum Garden Series | Pruning Tips & Techniques

Published - September 13, 2021

Rake gathering leaves; text: 'Advice to Grow By' and 'Getting your lawn ready for winter'
Getting Your Lawn & Garden Ready for Winter

Published - September 2, 2021

arboretum series
Arboretum Garden Series | Grasses & Sedges and a Dune Garden Reveal!

Published - August 19, 2021

planting for pollinators
Arboretum Garden Series | Planting for Pollinators

Published - August 2, 2021

Green herb plants; text "Growing Herbs on the OBX" and "July 21, 2021 | 11:00 AM"
Arboretum Garden Series | Growing Herbs on the OBX

Published - June 20, 2021

Food scraps being poured into a compost bin; text "Simple Composting for your Yard & Garden"
Arboretum Garden Series | Simple Composting for Your Yard & Garden

Published - June 7, 2021

Flowchart: "Treating a lot of mounds or just a few?" — Broadcast vs individual mound treatments
Managing and Controlling Fire Ants

Published - June 7, 2021

Ten adults standing in a wooden pavilion at a park, facing the camera
Celebrating Success With Master Gardener Volunteer Milestone Awards!

Published - June 7, 2021

Lemon, jar of blueberry jam, and biscuit topped with blueberry jam on floral tablecloth
It's Blueberry Season!

Published - June 2, 2021

Large spreading oak tree on grassy park with picnic bench and distant bridge
Answers to Your Live Oak Questions

Published - May 11, 2021

Green hummingbird hovering beside pink and yellow lantana flowers
Advice to Grow By

Published - May 11, 2021

Grass field with multiple sandy bare patches and scattered weeds
BOLO! (Be on the Look Out)

Published - April 14, 2021

Master Gardener Plant Sale — MAY 15 9:00am–2:00pm Baum Center; face masks required
Save the Date: Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale May 15!

Published - April 12, 2021

Garden trowel beside a small dug hole and an open white box filled with soil on grass.
Have Your Soil Tested At No Charge, From April – November

Published - April 1, 2021

Pruning shears cutting a thin branch on a leafy thorny shrub
Puzzled Over Pruning?

Published - March 1, 2021

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