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Category: COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

A group of volunteers, including AmeriCorps members, are working together in a field to harvest sweet potatoes. They are dressed in warm clothing, using buckets and shovels to gather the produce. The sky is overcast, and the backdrop consists of trees and greenery. Logos for Barnstable County, AmeriCorps, and Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod are visible in the top left corner.

Cape Cod Cooperative Extension: Growing & Feeding Our Community

Back in 2017, nearly 100 volunteers rolled up their sleeves at Cape Cod Organic Farm to harvest sweet potatoes for Cape Cod families. Led by Extension’s Nutrition Department, Buy Fresh […]

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Why Are My Rhododendrons Curling? Winter Woes Explained!

Why are rhododendrons curling up like they just saw the heating bill? If you’ve stepped outside this winter and noticed your Rhododendron leaves curling up tighter than a New Englander […]

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2025 Scholarship from the Master Gardeners Now Open for Submissions

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that it will be offering four $2,500.00 scholarships to four deserving students residing in Barnstable County. Individuals applying for […]

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Propagation Tips & Tricks with C.L. Fornari

The Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod proudly present the Propagation Series at the Osterville Village Library. The first in our series will be presented by C.L. Fornari on Sunday, […]

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Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod Offers Backyard Horticulture Educational Series 

The Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod is thrilled to present its Backyard Horticulture Educational Series, a hands-on gardening program for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re an experienced […]

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Poinsettia

What would the holidays be without the iconic holiday plant: poinsettia. Here are some facts about poinsettias and how to care for during and after the holiday. The poinsettia, Euphorbia […]

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Food safety during the holidays.

Food Safety During the Holidays

~A note from Extension’s Nutrition and Food Safety Educators The holidays are when friends and families come together to share conversations, make memories, have fun and, of course, eat! Cooking […]

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Cape Cod severe weather: flood and storms home preparedness.

Flooding on Cape Cod: Are You Ready?

Rain, rain, go away! But if it doesn’t, are you ready to deal with the mess it might leave behind? Flooding isn’t just a coastal problem—if it rains, it can […]

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A turkey wearing a shower cap sits in a bathtub surrounded by rubber ducks, with text reading "Turkeys Don't Do Baths. County logo in the upper right corner.

Cape Cod Holiday Guide: Turkey Safety Tips for Your Seasonal Feasts

As you prepare for a Cape Cod Thanksgiving or holiday feast, make sure your turkey is cooked safely to avoid foodborne illnesses. Learn the best practices for thawing, cooking, and storing leftovers. Skip the bath (yes, that means no washing your turkey!) and follow safe cooking temperatures to ensure a stress-free meal. From turkey temperature checks to handling leftovers, we’ve got you covered with simple tips that will keep your holiday feast safe and tasty. Read our full guide for all the turkey-safety secrets!

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