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Fall Armyworms Have Arrived

We are currently experiencing an armyworm outbreak in Currituck, with these voracious pests rapidly damaging lawns, gardens, and crops across the area. Armyworms are typically 1 to 1.5 inches long…

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2024 Currituck Home Flower and Garden Show Plant Care Guides

Prepare your garden and landscapes for success! Explore the links below to find information on plants available for purchase at the 2024 Currituck Home Flower and Garden Show.

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2023 Albemarle Area Landscape School

This year’s Albemarle Area Landscape School will be held on Feb. 27th, from 10 am to 3:00 pm at the Pasquotank County Extension Center, 1209 McPherson St., Elizabeth City. N.C. Landscape Contractors…

Master Gardener Indoor Tropical Plant and Succulent Sale. When: January 27, 1-5, and January 28, 10-2. Where: NC Cooperative Extension Greenhouse

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Indoor Plant Sale

Not only do houseplants add a splash of color to your home, but they’ve proven to be an instant mood booster, and they do wonders for your overall well-being. Owning houseplants can reduce…

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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. Some nutrients and soil pH can take months to change, so start planning for next spring and…

Northeast NC Niche Agriculture Conference, November 17, 2022

Northeast NC Niche Agriculture Conference 2022

The first annual Northeast North Carolina Niche Agriculture Conference will be held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center in Barco, NC on November 18, 2022. A full day of…

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Currituck Extension Delivers Report of 2021 Accomplishments

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck presented its annual “Report to the People” to county officials at the April 18th board of commissioners meeting. County Extension Director, Cameron Lowe…

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Currituck Agritourism Promotion Opportunities

There are some exciting new agritourism promotion opportunities for farms and agribusinesses in Currituck. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Currituck will be hosting a meeting on Friday, March 11, 2022…

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2022 Warm Season Turf Update

On March 1st, 2022 N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck Center will host a training for golf course superintendents and landscapers to provide an update on warm seasons grass maintenance. The event…

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Spotted Lanternfly 

Be on the lookout! An established population of spotted lanternflies was detected in Carrol Co. Virginia, just north of Surry County, NC Spotted lanternflies (SLF) are a new invasive species, first…