Container Gardening - 101
Are you interested in gardening, but don’t want to hassle with planning, tilling, and weeding? If so, container gardening …
Agriculture & Food
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What the Heck Is That?!?!
Popping up around Currituck County and other parts of North Carolina, this invasive pest can cause a real eyesore. …
Local Food Newsletter - April 2019
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Local Foods Newsletter! Each electronic newsletter will be published monthly to …
Beginners Guide to Gardening
Starting a home garden can be a daunting task. The thought of buying materials and seeds, spending hours preparing …
Plants, Pests, and Pathogens Webinar Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will host a webinar series sponsored by the NC State Extension, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, and …
What the Heck Is That?!?!
Spring is upon us and plants are starting to green. If you look closely in wheat fields this time …
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
The end of March marks the start of spring and the beginning of spring cleaning. If you have piles …
Master Gardener Volunteers Speaker’s Bureau Series
Do you have a green thumb or does everything you touch seem to die? Whether you are an avid …
What the Heck Is That?!?!
As spring is beginning and the dogwoods and redbuds start to bloom, this tiny insect can be seen flying …
Exploring Succulents
Are you tired of your traditional flower and vegetable gardens? Are you looking for something unique and interesting that …
Pest Alert! - Crape Myrtle Bark Scale
A new invasive pest, the crape myrtle bark scale, has been detected here in Currituck. The crape myrtle bark …
What the Heck Is That?!?!
This time of year, when temperatures are starting to increase and days are starting to lengthen, many insects are …
2019 Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show
“Gardening For All Ages” Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Currituck County are hosting the 2019 Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show on …
January Impacts
This year has gotten off to a very soggy start, but that did not prevent your N.C. Cooperative Extension …
Local Foods Newsletter Produce Contact
Starting in April, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck Center will be publishing a monthly electronic newsletter to promote local …
Gardening Grows Flowers, Fruits, Minds and Bodies
Even though the gardening season still seems far away, it is not too early to start planning for your …
What the Heck Is That?!?!
What the Heck is That?!?! is a new series from N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck Center where we’ll be posting …
Currituck Crop News-February 2019
Soybean Production Meeting – Feb. 6 The Soybean Production Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 6 from 8 to 10 …
Currituck Has a New Agriculture Agent
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County is proud to introduce Adam Formella as the newest member of their staff. …
Currituck Crop News-January
Starting in January 2019, North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Currituck County will be publishing a monthly newsletter containing a …
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How to Create a Container Garden for Edibles in the North Carolina Piedmont
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Strawberries in the Home Garden
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