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Let's make a delicious vegetable salsa!

Upcoming Food Preservation Classes - Only Two Left

There are still delicious vegetables in the garden and at the Farmers Market!! So let's utilize them in an amazing salsa!!

Water Bath Canning Class: Old-Fashioned Strawberry Jam. Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension - Lenoir County Center. Fee: $10. RSVP: Kelly Tyndall 252-527-2191 or kelly_tyndall@ncsu.edu

Water Bath Canning: Old-Fashion Strawberry Jam

Strawberry season is in full swing and I can not imagine letting the spring season's red delight slip away without capturing it in a jar! Old-Fashioned Strawberry Jam Looking for ways to preserve…

Annual Plant Sale

Lenoir County Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale

Join us for our annual plant sale! We will have a tasting area demonstrating how easy it is to incorporate fresh herbs into your dishes provided by our FCS Agent, Kelly Tyndall. We will also have an…

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Muscadines are Ripe and Ready!

Muscadine grapes originated in the Southeastern region of the United States and as you know are quite commonly grown and celebrated right here in our area. They are about 1 1/2-inches in size and…

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The Healthy and Versatile Eggplant

It’s that wonderful time in summer when eggplants, in their many shapes and colors have taken over more than a few tables at the farmer’s market. While eggplant is readily available throughout the…

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Abundance of Banana Peppers!

Do you have more banana peppers than you think you possibly could ever eat? I am here to help!! Banana peppers are so versatile you can freeze, stuff, fry, pickle, or even grill them. Banana peppers…

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Fresh Summer Figs – Get Them Fast

Sweet, juicy, and crunchy, it’s hard to think of a fruit that provides the unique goodness of a fresh fig. A fig's unique flavor makes it a wonderful treat all on its own, but when added to a recipe,…

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Okra, Love it? Or Love to Hate it?

Okra is either one of those vegetables that you love or you simply love to hate. Known for its scrubby texture when overcooked, okra is actually crunchy, crisp, and absolutely delicious when handled…