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Fresh, crisp cucumbers are one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow in a summer garden ๐Ÿฅ’๐ŸŒฑLearn tips for ...
05/08/2026

Fresh, crisp cucumbers are one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow in a summer garden ๐Ÿฅ’๐ŸŒฑ

Learn tips for planting, watering, harvesting, choosing varieties, and managing common cucumber problems in our latest article. Follow the link in the preview to read more!

Learn how to grow cucumbers in North Carolina with tips on planting, watering, harvesting, recommended varieties, and common cucumber problems.

๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒพ Planting season is underway in Pamlico County, and corn growers are facing both opportunities and challenges this yea...
04/24/2026

๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒพ Planting season is underway in Pamlico County, and corn growers are facing both opportunities and challenges this year. Learn more about what goes into corn production and the 2026 growing season in our latest articleโ€”follow the link in the preview to read more.

Learn about corn planting season in Pamlico County, including key growth stages, yield factors, and the challenges growers face in 2026 such as weather, nutrients, and rising input costs.

๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒฑ Think tomatoes canโ€™t grow in Pamlico County? Think again! Learn simple, practical tips for growing healthy, productiv...
04/20/2026

๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒฑ Think tomatoes canโ€™t grow in Pamlico County? Think again! Learn simple, practical tips for growing healthy, productive tomato plants in your home garden. Read the full article by following the link below.

Learn why tomatoes can struggle in Pamlico County and how to grow healthy plants with simple tips on variety selection, fertilizing, and watering for a successful home garden.

๐Ÿ„ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ƒ๐š๐ข๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ! ๐Ÿ„ Youth from Craven and Pamlico Counties (ages 8-18) are invited...
03/12/2026

๐Ÿ„ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ƒ๐š๐ข๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ! ๐Ÿ„

Youth from Craven and Pamlico Counties (ages 8-18) are invited to participate in the 2026 Dairy Project.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ:
โ€ข Registration Deadline: ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿฑ:๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฃ๐— 
โ€ข Cost: $65 per child
โ€ข Practices: Mondays & Wednesdays
โ€ข Feed commitment: ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ
โ€ข Show Date: June 6, 2026 in Rocky Mount, NC (attendance required)

๐Ÿ“Œ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ:
โ€ข Youth will be accepted in the order registrations are received
โ€ข Submit one registration per family and list all participating youth
โ€ข Families will be contacted with additional information after registering

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register here: https://go.ncsu.edu/2026cravenpamlicodairyproject

03/05/2026

๐ŸฐJones, Craven & Pamlico Youth Rabbit Show ๐Ÿฐ

Join us on April 4, 2026 at 10AM at the Jones County Civic Center for a fun day showcasing our talented youth exhibitors!

Showmanship: $20
Costume Class: $5

Register by April 2nd: go.ncsu.edu/2026rabbitshow

We canโ€™t wait to see all the amazing rabbits in action. Mark your calendars and come support our youth! ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ’›

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿงช Is your soil pH helping or hurting your plants? Learn how lime, sulfur, and proper soil testing can improve plant hea...
03/03/2026

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿงช Is your soil pH helping or hurting your plants? Learn how lime, sulfur, and proper soil testing can improve plant health and nutrient availability.

๐Ÿ‘‰Read the full article here: https://pamlico.ces.ncsu.edu/news/the-lime-effect/

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‘ Itโ€™s the perfect time to start planting fruit trees in Pamlico County! Learn how to grow figs, apples, pears, and pea...
02/20/2026

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‘ Itโ€™s the perfect time to start planting fruit trees in Pamlico County! Learn how to grow figs, apples, pears, and peaches successfully this season. ๐ŸŒณ

๐Ÿ‘‰Read the full guide here: go.ncsu.edu/readext?1118300

The 2026 Master Gardener Training Class is now accepting applications. If you are interested in applying, please follow ...
02/11/2026

The 2026 Master Gardener Training Class is now accepting applications. If you are interested in applying, please follow this link https://forms.gle/4KdbnNgnYhLnB3jt6

The application deadline is April 7, 2026.
The class will take place on Tuesday & Thursday from April 14, 2026 through May 28, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, at the Pamlico County Extension Office 13724 NC Hwy 55., Bayboro, NC 28515.

Our 2026 course Syllabus can be found at this linkhttps://pamlico.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Master-Gardener-Class-Syllabus.pdf

For questions, please contact Extension Agent Daniel Simpson at 252-745-4121 or [email protected].

Brighten your holidays with the perfect poinsettia ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŽ„ Discover care tips, color varieties, and how science makes these p...
12/12/2025

Brighten your holidays with the perfect poinsettia ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŽ„ Discover care tips, color varieties, and how science makes these plants so beautiful!

๐Ÿ‘‰Read more here: go.ncsu.edu/readext?1108128
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โ„๏ธ๐ŸŒฑ Get your garden ready this winter! Learn how to prep, prune, and plant for a thriving spring landscape. ๐Ÿ‘‰Read the fu...
12/01/2025

โ„๏ธ๐ŸŒฑ Get your garden ready this winter! Learn how to prep, prune, and plant for a thriving spring landscape.

๐Ÿ‘‰Read the full guide here: go.ncsu.edu/readext?1106411

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