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Vegetable Garden Recollection

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Winter Plant Garage Rotation

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Goodness Garden Needs Donations to Thrive

We need the community’s help in raising seed money. The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Carteret County is enthusiastic …

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Leaves: Rake or Mulch?

Lawns should be dormant by this time of the year or at least mostly dormant. I know mine hasn’t …

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Winter Yard & Garden Workshop

Winter Yard & Garden Workshop With Shawn Banks, Horticulture Agent & County Extension Director Tuesday, November 8th @5:30 Join us at the …

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Perennial Fall Care and Bulbs

With the crazy weather we’ve had so far this fall, it may be a good idea to consider mulching …

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Lawn Care and Falling Leaves

I’m not a big fan of overseeding the lawn with annual ryegrass. This is partly due to my not …

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Bringing Houseplants Indoors

Any houseplants that have spent the summer months outdoors should be acclimated to less sunlight and prepared to be …

Newly harvested beets

Transition to a Fall Garden

My cucumber vines, squash plants and string beans have all finished producing for the year. The squash and the …

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