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What the Heck Is That?!?!
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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 …
What the Heck Is That?!?!
Popping up around Currituck County and other parts of North Carolina, this invasive pest can cause a real eyesore. …
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 …
Introducing Our New Video Series-"How To"
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
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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 …
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 …
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
Information Portals
- Blackberries and Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Composting
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Gardener
- Gardening in North Carolina (Urban Horticulture)
- Horticulture
- Muscadine Grapes
- NC Community Gardens
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Apiculture and Beekeeping
- Fruit Crops
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
- Urban Wildlife
- Wildlife Extension
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
Plant of the Month
- January/February 2018 - Loropetalum
- 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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