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Extension Master Gardener Class Flyer

Extension Master Gardener Training 2025

Join a network of passionate community members across the state dedicated to learning and sharing research-based information, enhancing their …

eggplant, tomatoes, peppers

Nightshade Vegetables

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

red apples on apple tree

Planting Bare Root Apple Trees

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

Tractor spreading lime on field

Understanding Lime and Fertilizer

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

man with backpack sprayer spraying plants

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 …

Small Fruit Plant Sale flyer

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 …

kale growing in containers

Growing Kale

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

Pumpkin Decorating Contest flyer

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Pumpkins can be carved, painted or decorated (Inappropriate designs will be rejected) Three Age Categories: Adult (19+) Senior (13-18) Junior (5-12) One winner …

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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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Caring for Your Lawn and the Environment

This factsheet provides information on how to keep a lawn healthy and attractive and how …

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Tomatoes for Processing in Eastern North Carolina

The per-capita consumption of processed tomatoes has increased steadily in recent years. This has been …

Fresh Market Tomato Production Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina

The tomato is a warm season crop. With special production practices you can produce your …

Bulb Onions

The onion is a cool season crop that will withstand moderate freezes. It may be …

A Step-by-Step Approach to Pruning Carlos Muscadine Grapevines

This review presents the key steps involved in pruning a mature Carlos vine for maximum …

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Options for Backyard Stream Repair

This publication discusses strategies and techniques for stabilizing stream banks where erosion is an issue.

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Synthetic Auxins

This factsheet describes the symptoms of a synthetic auxin (SA) herbicide injury.

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Kale

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

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