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2023 Small Fruit Workshop

Are you interested in starting your own fruit or berry plants? Maybe you’ve grown them in the past, and …

Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will present a workshop for both professionals and homeowners who want to learn …

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Night Out With Extension

Do you need a night out where you can enjoy learning new things while having fun? Are you looking …

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Fall Soil Sampling

Fall is the perfect time to sample your soil, get the results, and amend your garden, lawn, or field. …

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Establishing a Wildflower Bed

Habitat loss is the number one factor leading to decreased pollinator populations. As we build more homes, schools, and …

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Fall Gardening Workshop

With summer coming to an end, it’s time to pull out old plants and prepare our gardens for the …

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Composting 101

Want to learn how to improve your soil quality and reduce waste and air pollution, while saving money, energy, …

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Salt Spray Damage

Have you noticed your trees and shrubs are starting to brown, and you’re worried something might be killing them? …

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Rain Garden Workshop

Do you have a low area on your lawn that always seems wet? If so, a rain garden is …

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Establishing a Wildflower Bed

Habitat loss is the number one factor leading to decreased pollinator populations. As we build more homes, schools, and …

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