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Plant seedling

A Head Start on Spring: Starting Seeds Indoors

Starting seeds indoors allows gardeners to extend the growing season and gain greater control over early plant development. This practice is beneficial for vegetables and flowers that require a long…

Beautyberry plant

Gardening for Wildlife

Gardening for Wildlife will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC 27917. This class is perfect for…

Yard planted with green foliage

Fundamentals of Landscape Design

Discover how to transform your yard into a beautiful, functional, and well-designed space at our hands-on Fundamentals of Landscape Design class on February 18 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the N.C.…

Tree being pruned

Pruning and Care of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

Join us for a hands-on Pruning and Care of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs class on January 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Currituck County Extension Office, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC. This…

Hand planting seeds in dirt

Seed Starting Success

Kick off your spring garden with confidence at Seed Starting Success, a class presented by the Currituck Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Speakers Bureau on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 9:00–10:00 AM…

Plants being covered for frost

Before the Freeze: How to Prepare You Garden for Frost

As temperatures drop, it’s important to prepare your garden for the first frost of the season. Start by identifying which plants are most vulnerable—new growth, tender leaves, flowers, and buds are…

Planes and Plows Save the Date

Important Update: Currituck County Planes and Plows

The Currituck County Race on the Runway, scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 11 will be held as planned. However, due to the threat of inclement weather, the remainder of Currituck…

frost on flowers

Winterizing Your Landscape: Trees, Shrubs & Perennials

Get your landscape ready for the colder months with our Winterizing Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials workshop! Join us at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way,…

Root vegetables growing in soil

Chill Out and Garden: Easier Growing in the Cool Seasons

Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21 at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way, Barco, NC 27917, for a Fall Vegetable Gardening class led by Extension…

Hypertufa Planter with Pink flowers

Hands-on Hypertufa: Create Your Own Garden Containers

Unleash your creativity in our Hypertufa Workshop where you'll craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind hypertufa planters—lightweight, durable containers that mimic the look of natural stone. With guidance…