Currituck Articles
Pruning Fruit Trees for the Home Gardener
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Pruning Fruit Trees for the Home GardenerTrees respond very differently to dormant and summer pruning. Dormant pruning is an invigorating process. During the fall, energy is stored primarily in the trunk and root system to support the top portion of the tree. If a large portion of the tree is removed during the winter, while the tree is dormant, the tree's energy reserve is unchanged.
Horse Industry Promotion Referendum
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Horse Industry Promotion Referendum Horse and other equine animal owners/leassors will vote across the state on March 5, 2008 to determine whether to CONTINUE TO voluntarily assess themselves two dollars ($2.00) per ton of commercial horse feed in order to provide funds to promote the interests of the horse industry. M. Rodney Sawyer, Jr., County Extension Director, says the vote
2008 Northeastern North Carolina Craft Workshop
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Registration for the 2008 Northeastern North Carolina Craft Workshop will be accepted on a “first come-first served” basis until the April 1 deadline. Registration forms and class information can be requested from the Currituck County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension by phoning 252-232-2261. Registration fee is $7.50 per day. Class kit fees vary depending on class selection. The workshop is designed for adults interested in making crafts,
Northeast District 4-H Horse Bowl
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The Northeast District 4-H Horse Bowl competition was held in Currituck County on February 9. The Horse Husbandry Department at NC State University sponsors the NC 4-H Horse Bowl Contest each year to encourage youth and leaders to study and obtain a more thorough and complete knowledge of horses and related subject matter. By participating in this contest, youth gain confidence in their horse knowledge. Youth participated in rounds consisting of 32 questions
EConservation
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If you’re looking for ways to lower your energy bill and lessen your environmental footprint, EConservation is ready to help. The program’s Web site, www.e-conservation.net/, is a single source to help consumers be more energy savvy in situations such as renting, building, or buying a home; purchasing new appliances or using existing appliances more efficiently; landscaping; and a host of others. Using less energy means reductions in air pollution (and greenhouse gases), which translates into
Controlling Weeds in Your Fish Pond
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Controlling Weeds in Your Fish Pond Fishponds are usually built for aesthetics and for the fun and recreation of catching the fish. Nothing can spoil that more than having aquatic weeds show up in the pond. If this happens in your pond there is something you can do about it. You first need to know why the weeds are
National Provider Appreciation Day: May 9, 2008
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Child care organizations and parents across the globe are joining together the Friday before Mothers Day to celebrate Provider Appreciation Day. It is estimated that nearly 12 million children under age 5 in the United States are in some type of child care every week. "By applauding the dedication of child care providers on May 9, we remind our communities of the importance of high-quality child care, and let providers everywhere know that
National Provider Appreciation Day: May 9, 2008
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Child care organizations and parents across the globe are joining together the Friday before Mothers Day to celebrate Provider Appreciation Day. It is estimated that nearly 12 million children under age 5 in the United States are in some type of child care every week. "By applauding the dedication of child care providers on May 9, we remind our communities of the importance of high-quality child care, and let providers everywhere know that
Livestock Workshop at Roberts Farm in Shawboro
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The Randy Robert's family, volunteers for the Trailblazers 4-H Club, hosted an educational livestock workshop on their farm for approximately fifty Currituck and Chesapeake youth and their parents. Participants watched demonstrations on how to show steers, lambs and hogs. Youth were then given the opportunity to show the animals and answer questions for the judge. Club members learned how to
Garden of the Month
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The Garden of the Month for May sponsored by the Currituck Master Gardeners belongs to Donna and Dick Bleier of Corolla. This lovely garden is a wonderful example of what can be accomplished in sandy soils with a variety of plants. Shrubs, irises, daylilys and assortment of perennials, roses, and herbs are some examples of what is planted in this existing home garden.