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Assorted hellebore flowers in varied colors, arranged flat and viewed from above

Add Color to Your Landscape: Hellebores

Hellebores is a perennial evergreen and can be used as a border plant. It has white petals that turn pink and continue to bloom through the winter until spring. The plant can survive a winter frost.…

Red azalea flowers with water droplets on petals and surrounding green leaves

Add Color to Your Landscape: Azaleas

Winter Blooming Azaleas Deciduous azaleas lose their leaves in the fall, whereas evergreen azaleas retain most of their foliage through the winter. Their delicate flowers are stunning in colors of…

Two women indoors holding white floral watering can; man outdoors holding red floral watering can

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 Center in Kill Devil Hills. It was a fun and festive time as volunteers…

Tulip bulbs spilling from plastic bag on potting bench with soil and watering can

Plant Your Bulbs in the Fall for Spring Flowers

Bulbs are underground storage units that genetically carry starting materials for the plant and provide food storage. These units are asexual, which means they reproduce without the benefit of…

pruning tips

Arboretum Garden Series | Pruning Tips & Techniques

Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County at the Outer Banks Arboretum & Teaching Garden on October 13, 2021, at 11 a.m. for Pruning Tips & Techniques.This program will discuss when to…

arboretum series

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

Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County at the Outer Banks Arboretum & Teaching Garden on September 22, 2021, at 11 a.m. for Grasses, Sedges and a Dune Garden Reveal! This program will…

planting for pollinators

Arboretum Garden Series | Planting for Pollinators

Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County at the Outer Banks Arboretum & Teaching Garden on August 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. for Planting for Pollinators!This program will discuss the benefits…

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

Arboretum Garden Series | Growing Herbs on the OBX

Herbs are grown for their green leaves and seeds, where the oils give scent and subtle flavor. Most herbs can be grown here in coastal North Carolina with minimum effort. The greatest success is with…

Ten adults standing in a wooden pavilion at a park, facing the camera

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 the Recreation Center Pavillion in Kill Devil Hills. It was a perfect…

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!

Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Dare County Plant Sale Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m.