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Albemarle Area Landscape School

The Albemarle Area Landscape School will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Pasquotank Cooperative Extension Center located at 1209 McPherson Street. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with…

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Introduction to Dare County Cooperative Extension at the Fessenden Center

Youth (ages 5 to 18) join 4-H Agent, Ruth Perkins, to learn about the power of pollinators. You will learn how to identify these beneficial insects and learn how to attract them to your yard. Come…

Frosted leaves with text "Advice to Grow By" and "Winter Gardens Bark" and NC Cooperative Extension logo.

Advice to Grow By, Part 2 - Winter Gardens Bark

During the dreary Winter season, lift your spirits by observing the understated beauty of various tree barks. Examine the textures from smooth, patterned, and even peeling bark. With colors of…

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

Winter Garden Blooms

Although the winter season ushers in cold, gray days, there is still a surprising bit of color to be found in our surrounding landscape. Like a gift to tide us over till spring, these eye-catching…

Flowchart: "Treating a lot of mounds or just a few?" — Broadcast vs individual mound treatments

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 information on how to manage and control them in your landscape.Advice to Grow By - Fire Ants - June…

Large spreading oak tree on grassy park with picnic bench and distant bridge

Answers to Your Live Oak Questions

Have you ever wondered, “What is that fuzzy growth on the underside of my Live Oak tree leaves?” Are you concerned that your tree's leaves are turning yellow or dropping? You are not alone. Each…

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Advice to Grow By

Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Landscape Are you looking for ways to attract and keep hummingbirds in your garden? Follow along with Advice to Grow By to learn how to plan and plant to keep these…

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Plants That Survive and Thrive on the OBX - Zinnia

Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County in the coming weeks to discuss plants that have been proven to survive and thrive on the OBX!Zinnias Highlights: Zinnias are an annual flower that…

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2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available

Manteo, NC – The Spring 2021 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. Register today to attend the…