Pruning Ornamental Shrubs and Trees
On February 10, 2021, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will present a workshop for both professionals and homeowners who …
Lawn & Garden
Basic Tree Pruning
Yes, it is that time of year again and while most things in life have slowed down due to …
On-Demand Cooking and Food Preservation Classes
Start the New Year off by learning some new skills. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center is providing two …
Small Fruit and Orchard Winter Maintenance
Are you interested in starting your own fruit or berry plants? Maybe you’ve grown them in the past, and …
Governor's Volunteer Service Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the Office of …
Currituck County Team Receives Statewide Recognition
Programming offered by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center certainly looked different in 2020 but staff pulled together (virtually) …
Currituck Fall Fair Recap
This fall many of our traditional face to face community gatherings were cancelled or postponed as we learned how …
Currituck’s Sherry Lynn Earns Certified Administrative Professional Credential
While 2020 has certainly had its challenges, Sherry Lynn, County Administrative Assistant for N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County …
Currituck County’s Holiday Light Show
Let’s kick off the holiday season with a drive-in tree lighting and enjoy several county lighting displays! On December …
Community Survey
So much has changed in 2020. North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Currituck County has worked diligently this year to …
Holiday Class Series
The end of 2020 is here and the holidays are in sight! If you’re looking for ideas to make …
Festive Fall Arrangement Contest
Fall is here and many of you are outside decorating your homes for the holidays. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and festive …
What’s That Weird Worm?
What does 2020 have to offer us next? From COVID-19 to murder hornets, this year has been full of …
Currituck Master Gardener Volunteer Training - Invasive Species
Introduction and proliferation of invasive species costs the United States billions of dollars each year in damages. To make …
Homegrown and Homemade Contest
Did you create, bake, grow, or preserve something awesome during quarantine? Show it off at our virtual Homegrown and …
Largest Watermelon / Pumpkin Contests
The end of summer and the beginning of fall is time for watermelon and pumpkin harvests. After you’ve spent …
Cut Flower Bouquet Contest
Creating cut flower bouquets is a fun, educational, and creative way to spend time outdoors. This activity can be …
Azalea Caterpillars
If you notice large sections of your azaleas that are virtually stripped of leaves there is a good chance …
Spider Mites
Identification Several species of warm and cool-season Spider mites call eastern North Carolina home. Spider mites are small, no bigger …
New Extension Resources
While the gathering restrictions associated with COVID-19 may have put a damper on face to face Cooperative Extension programming, …
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- Extension Master Gardener Intranet (NCSUgarden.com)
- Master Gardener Volunteer Program Application
- North Carolina Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Program
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Recent Publications related to Lawn & Garden
4. Insects
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2. Composting
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1. Soils and Plant Nutrients
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2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
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Insect Control
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
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Pesticide Use and Safety Information
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Grapes and Berries for the Garden
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