News From Dare County Center

Two mason jar lamps and three lamp sockets with cords on blue background
Light It Up! 4-H Summer Adventures

Published - June 16, 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

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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

Whole-wheat wrap halves filled with black beans, lettuce, avocado and tomato
Who's Ready for Another Delicious Meal Kit?

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

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Advice to Grow By

Published - May 11, 2021

Mediterranean Meal Kit — Register by May 21; kits $10; pickup May 25
May Mediterranean Meal Kit - Registration Now Open!

Published - May 6, 2021

Strawberries; text: Strawberry Freezer Jam Class — May 17, 2021, 11:00 am
Strawberry Freezer Jam Class

Published - May 6, 2021

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New 4-H Agent in Dare County

Published - May 4, 2021

NC Cooperative Extension logo above three icons: 4-H clover, NC State Extension text, red watering can.
2020 Dare County Report to the People

Published - April 20, 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

What's for Breakfast? Morning Muesli; Banana Oatmeal Pancakes; Avocado Toast. Register by 4/16, pick up 4/23
April's Mediterranean Meal Kits ~ What's for Breakfast?

Published - April 5, 2021

Pressure canner with gauge; text: FREE Canner Testing Apr 26, 2021; contact Dee 252-473-4290
FREE Pressure Canner Testing

Published - April 2, 2021

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Dare County Welcomes New Administrative Assistant

Published - April 1, 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

Baked sweet potato casserole topped with pecan and oat streusel in a white baking dish
National "Tater" Day!

Published - March 30, 2021

Shrimp and diced tomatoes served on shredded spaghetti squash
March Is National Frozen Food Month

Published - March 4, 2021

Text: "Raising kids Eating right Spending smart" with "Living Well" logo.
March Is Living Well Month

Published - March 2, 2021

MED instead of MEDS for BETTER HEALTH text over assorted fresh foods and salmon
Mediterranean Cooking Class!

Published - March 2, 2021

Mediterranean meal kits—Veg tacos; taco seasoning; black bean salsa. Register by Mar12; pickup Mar22
Mediterranean Meal Kits Available – Mexican Style!

Published - March 2, 2021

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

Published - March 1, 2021

Variegated dumb cane leaves with text "Houseplants in Your OBX Home - Dumb Cane Plant"
Houseplants in Your OBX Home - Dumb Cane

Published - February 20, 2021

Variegated arrowhead plant leaves; text reads "Houseplants in Your OBX Home - Arrowhead Plant"
Houseplants in Your OBX Home - Arrowhead Plant

Published - February 16, 2021

Peace lily plant with white spathes and green leaves; text: "Houseplants in Your OBX Home - Peace Lily"
Houseplant in Your OBX Home - Peace Lilly

Published - February 16, 2021

Grab & Go: Mediterranean Snacks Kit — Rosemary Chili Almonds & Honey Roasted Chickpeas. Register by 2/19
Grab & Go: Mediterranean Snacks Kit

Published - February 10, 2021

Handmade Valentine's Day cards spread on a table; central card reads "HAPPY Valentine's DAY"
4-H Grows Here: Valentine Cards for Seniors

Published - February 10, 2021

Glass bowl of chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and two raspberries on red chevron napkin
Treats for Your Sweet That Help Your Heart Beat!

Published - February 10, 2021

Dare County Extension Master Gardener flyer: Library Garden Series Feb–Apr 2021 Zoom presentations
Library Garden Series Goes Virtual!

Published - February 10, 2021

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Listen to Your Heart: Learn About Heart Disease

Published - February 10, 2021

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African Violets Part 2 – Propagation

Published - February 3, 2021

Accelerate Rural NC — Helping Rural NC Businesses Grow; ECU Miller School of Entrepreneurship logo
Attention Dare County Small Businesses! 

Published - January 22, 2021

Roasted Brussels sprouts piled on a white plate
Fats and the Med Way

Published - January 19, 2021

Shrimp and penne pasta with cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta in a bowl
More Than Just a Resolution: The Mediterranean Way of Eating

Published - January 8, 2021

Ponytail palm with long arching leaves; banner text: "Houseplants in Your OBX Home - Ponytail Palm"
Houseplants in Your OBX Home - Ponytail Palm

Published - January 6, 2021

Volunteers talking; text: "2021 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards" and "Dare County nomination deadline Jan 13, 2021"
2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Nominations Accepted

Published - January 6, 2021

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Red Headed Flea Beetle Adults Active in Container Nurseries in Eastern NC

Published - May 7, 2020

From: Wilson County Center
Colander of assorted vegetables: carrots, radicchio, artichoke, radishes, eggplant, yellow squash
Med Instead of Meds for Better Health

Published - April 27, 2020

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