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Drought Alert: Protect Your Plants During Dry Conditions

As drought conditions continue across North Carolina, the Currituck County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension urges homeowners, gardeners, and landscapers to take proactive steps to protect their…

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Fire Ants Are on the Move: How to Stop Their Invasion

Fire ants are persistent pests that require an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for effective control. These ants are attracted to oily and greasy foods, and their foraging activity can lead…

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Tiny Worlds: Create Your Own Terrarium

Join us for a hands-on terrarium-making class on Thursday, March 27, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center (120 Community Way, Barco, NC 27917).Discover the…

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Fruit Tree Care & Pruning: A Hands-on Workshop With Expert Ozzie Coor

Discover the secrets to growing healthy and productive fruit trees at our upcoming Fruit Tree Workshop, led by expert horticulturist Ozzie Coor. With over 45 years of experience in the agricultural…

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2025 Currituck Home, Flower and Garden Show

The Currituck County Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers are excited to host the 2025 Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This free…

Crepe Myrtle in a yard

Prune Like a Pro: Hands-on Tree and Shrub Pruning Workshop

Enhance your gardening skills by joining the “Prune Like a Pro” class at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center on January 29, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM! This hands-on session, led…

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Fall Plant Sale

Join the Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers for their Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 5, at the greenhouse behind the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, located at 120…

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2024 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Certification Training

Do you enjoy gardening and talking with others about it? Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? If so, consider becoming a part of the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers!…

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Succulent Container Workshop

Join us on Wednesday, August 21st, at 10:00 AM for an exciting succulent workshop at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center. Experts from Manzer's Nursery will guide you through the…

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Terrarium Workshop

Join us on Wednesday, July 24, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. for an enchanting terrarium-making class at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, located at 120 Community Way Barco, NC 27917.…