Fall Soil Sampling
Fall is upon us, and though summer is over and school is back in session, gardening is far from …
Lawn & Garden
Concrete Paver Workshop
Make a simple backyard beautiful and extend your living space to the outdoors with a paver patio, pathway, or …
Bringing Tender Plants Inside for the Winter
Summer is over and the temperatures will soon be dropping as we enter the autumn season. Do you have …
Local Food Newsletter - September
Welcome to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on …
Homegrown and Homemade Contest
Join us for the annual Homegrown and Handmade contest held in conjunction with the Currituck Heritage Festival on Saturday, …
Fall Plant Sale
Fall is the best time of year to plant garden plants and trees in mild winter climates, including native …
Dividing Irises
Iris are beautiful when in bloom, and need to be divided regularly to remain healthy. Do you have irises …
New Registration System for Extension Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck …
Local Food Newsletter - August
Welcome to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center’s Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on figs. …
Master Gardener Volunteers Speakers Bureau Series: Pollinator Gardening
Did you know that insect pollinators affect a third of the global crop production? Unfortunately, many of these pollinators, …
Gardening and Cooking Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Currituck County is hosting a Gardening and Cooking series for the fall of 2019. This …
Small Fruits and Tree Fruit Workshop
Have you tried growing fruit trees, but had no luck? Or, are you interested in starting your own trees …
2019 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Certification Training
Do you enjoy gardening and talking with others about it? Do you have a passion for making a difference …
Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Speakers Bureau Series: Fall Gardening
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Currituck County are presenting their next educational program in their Speakers Bureau Series entitled “Fall …
Vermicompost Workshop
Vermicomposting or Vermiculture is a method composting where worms convert food scraps into two of the best soil amendments on …
Local Food Newsletter - June 2019
Welcome to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center Local Foods Newsletter! This month’s edition will be focused on …
What the Heck Is That?!?!
This time of year you can find these insects moving from wheat fields and woods’ edges to corn fields …
UPDATE: Container Gardening 101
The container gardening 101 class, offered on May 30th at 10:00 a.m., is now free and open to the …
Report to the People
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County recently presented its annual “Report to the People” to county officials. Commissioners, Extension …
What the Heck Is That?!?!
This time of year you can find these insects beginning to form nests on houses, barns, and sheds. These …
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