Spring Into --- Asparagus!
Have you ever grown asparagus? It’s a pretty intense process. An asparagus crown is planted about 12” deep in …
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National "Tater" Day!
If you’re a potato fan, National Tater Day on March 31st is a day to celebrate! This day recognizes …
March is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of …
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish Without Guilt!
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17. This is the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death and the …
Creamy or Crunchy?
Do you prefer your peanut butter creamy or crunchy is the question. YES to both is the answer! There’s nothing …
Fats and the Med Way
Fat. I think a lot of us have a negative connotation with that word. But is it truly justified? …
Pumpkin Season Is Here
When we think of Fall, pumpkins often come to mind. Whether for carving, decorating, or eating, pumpkins are the …
Warm Up With Mexican Hot Chocolate
When the temperatures begin to drop, what’s better than a delicious mug of hot chocolate? Well, maybe a mug …
2019 Bee School Registration - Beaufort County Beekeepers Association
The Beaufort County Beekeepers Association will be holding a class for everything you need to know in order to …
Beaufort County Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale Saturday 4/29, 9am-12pm
Please come out to the Beaufort County Cooperative Extension Center to support our Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers Saturday, 4/29 …
Fruit Tree and Muscadine Class and Pruning Workshop
Join us at the Beaufort County Center for a comprehensive class on fruit tree management and care and a …
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