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We are looking for a new Consumer Horticulture Extension Agent to serve the citizens of Burke County. The agent in …

Here in North Carolina, our native orb weaving spiders are a familiar sight during the early Fall, with species …

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

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

Rockingham County just got an unwelcome new resident — spotted lanternfly (SLF). This isn’t just any insect; it’s an …

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

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

March is a great time to start some of your early cool season vegetables. Cool season vegetables are your …

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

February is the month to prune most of your fruit trees and some ornamental shrubs. Pruning is necessary to …

NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …

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

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

The Burke County Beekeepers Association’s is offering a two-day Introduction to Beekeeping Workshop on Saturday, February 1st and Saturday, …

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

Burke County’s Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association (EMGVA) made donations in October to support the relief efforts in hurricane …

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

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

Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to forest and timberland through high winds and especially flooding in many areas of …

The purpose of the Caldwell County Nursery Association (CCNA) scholarship is to identify and reward ornamental horticulture and landscape …
This publication covers insect control in a variety of crops, as well as household pests.
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …

You can attract the many butterflies found throughout North Carolina to your backyard by following …
This publication describes restricted-use pesticides, the safe use of pesticides and evaluating the potential for …

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

This Plants Grown in Containers chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook teaches gardeners about selecting …

North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
This annual guide supplies information concerning pesticides that can be used for controlling pests in …