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Extension Master Gardener Association Meeting
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA Burke County Center
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Freeze Now, Eat Later
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA Burke County Center
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Cooking for Crowds
130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, USA Burke County Center
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West District Fall Day
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Fall Grub Control
Fall is the perfect time to treat your yard for next year’s grubs. Japanese beetle and June bug grubs …
Have a Gardening Question?
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Bringing Industry, CALS Admins, and Poultry Extension Together at Turkey Industry Days
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Summer 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
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Get Started With Pastured Poultry: New Video Series
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Register Now for ForestHer Workshop on Managing your Woodlands
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
Turkey Show Tips From the Girls Who Know
The 2019 Youth Market Turkey Show is just around the corner and youth all over the state are preparing …
Temporary Change in Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Services (Hemp)
Due to high volumes and a lack of diagnostic personnel to handle hemp samples, the NC State University Plant …
Where Would You Like to Go on an Extension Gardener Travel Adventure?
We are starting to plan and would love your input. Please respond to this brief survey to let us …
Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!
The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …
Burke County 4-H Youth Attends NCACC Youth Summit
A 4-H’er from Burke County attended the tenth annual North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Youth Summit, which …
Understanding Lime Application
When lime and fertilizers are applied to soils, the onset of many chemical reactions takes place. Some occur instantly, …
Final Pollinator Garden Tours of 2019!
The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
October 17 Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting to Focus on Mushrooms!
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 9 a.m. til noon at the Stanford …
Caneberry Nursery List
The North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association has just published the annual nursery list for 2019-2020. This includes types …
Dieback Symptoms in Industrial Hemp
Dieback Symptoms in Hemp Over the last month, dieback symptoms have been widely observed in hemp stands. These symptoms are …
2020 – NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure to Spain
THE GARDENS OF CATALONIA, APRIL 23-30, 2020 This trip has enough people registered that it is a definite go, but there are …
Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees
Storm Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and …
Managing Flooded Landscapes
High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and …