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Cover photo for December - Fresh Picks

December - Fresh Picks

As the chill of winter begins to settle across North Carolina, local farms are still delivering fresh, flavorful produce. …

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Fresh from the Fall Garden

Did you know you can grow fresh, healthy vegetables well past summer? Fall is a great time to garden …

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Winter Seed Sowing Workshop

Get your hands dirty and learn the secrets of successful winter seed sowing – it’s all about the soil, …

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Wreath Making Workshop

Create a wreath made from a variety of greenery clipped from our Arboretum’s shrubs & trees! The Extension Master Gardener℠ …

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November - Fresh Picks

November is a great month to visit your local farmers market in North Carolina. Cooler weather brings a variety …

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October - Fresh Picks

As the air cools and leaves begin to turn, Eastern North Carolina’s fields are bursting with some of fall’s …

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September - Fresh Picks

Eastern North Carolina is rich in farmland, and this time of year, that means plenty of fresh produce is …

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August - Fresh Picks

It’s the peak of summer harvest in eastern North Carolina, which means farmers markets and gardens are overflowing with …

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Fall Food Preservation Series

Fall has finally arrived and Fall canning classes are here! Celebrate the bounty of the harvest through food preservation. …

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