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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will host a webinar series sponsored by the NC State Extension, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, and …
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Here at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County, we are passionate about extending accurate, research-based information that can improve …
Planting Warm-Season Grasses
The arrival of March signals the start of warm weather and the onset of yard work. One daunting task …
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 …
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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 …
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What the Heck is That?!?! is a new series from N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck Center where we’ll be posting …
Cloverbud Workshop Series
Cloverbud Workshop Series 4-H is the world’s largest youth development organization and provides youth with hands-on workshops and experiences, allowing …
Propagation Workshop
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will hold a propagation workshop on Thursday, February 7, 2019, from 1–4 p.m. …
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. …
Junior Master Gardener Volunteer Program
Have you ever wanted to grow a giant pumpkin? Did you know that you could grow plants without using …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Receive Awards
Recently N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck County hosted its annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Recognition Banquet to honor achievements …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Currituck County Master Gardener Information
- Extension Master Gardener Intranet (NCSUgarden.com)
- Master Gardener Volunteer Program Application
- North Carolina Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Program
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- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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- March 2018 - Russian Sage
- November 2017 - Peony
- October 2017 - Echinacea
- September 2017 - Verbena
- August 2017 - Japanese Maple
- June 2017 - Daylilies
- May 2017 - Abelia
- December 2017 - Pittosporum
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