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Fall Plantings Are Ideal

Fall is a great time for many things. Hiking, biking, birding, and of course yard work and gardening. Fall …

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Powdery Mildew

Powdery Mildew is a very common fungal disease that thrives in the humid areas of North Carolina. It affects …

eggplant, tomatoes, peppers

Nightshade Vegetables

Plant families and taxonomy is an everchanging dynamic science. As we study and learn more about each vegetable, fruit, …

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Planting Bare Root Apple Trees

During our recent small fruit plant sale, we successfully sold a variety of apple trees, offering at least five …

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Understanding Lime and Fertilizer

When lime and fertilizers are applied to soils, the onset of many chemical reactions takes place. Some occur instantly …

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Pesticide Safety School

Wednesday April 9 and Thursday, April 10, 2025 Burke County Agricultural Building 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NC Description: To purchase manuals and register …

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Small Fruit Plant Sale 2025

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center is currently holding its annual Small Fruit Plant Sale, now through March 3rd. …

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Soil Sample Fees Waived in Western NC

Through special state funding, the Agronomic Division of NCDA&CS is waiving all predictive and diagnostic laboratory fees (soil testing, plant tissue …

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Growing Kale

Kale is a common leafy green that has seen rise in recent media and nutrition needs. Kale is high …

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Chainsaw Safety

As we get back to normal and begin cleaning up the after effects of Hurricane Helene, we need to …

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This factsheet describes the biology and disease control of Southern Blight in Herbaceous Ornamentals

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This weeds chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook discusses weed life cycles, how to properly …

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