Biochar Pros and Cons in Horticulture
The biggest handicap to growing crops in the Sandhills is the sandy soil. Acidic and low in organic matter, …
Lawn & Garden
Controlling Japanese Beetles
The Japanese beetle is native to Japan and was first seen in this country in 1916 in New Jersey. …
June Pest Alert - Japanese Beetle Grubs
Burke gardeners are finding a plentiful supply of grubs in their gardens this summer as they rest just below …
Plant Spotlight - Kleim's Hardy Dwarf Gardenia
Summer like weather has come barreling in with intense heat and humidity and the delicate flush of spring is …
Forestry Experts Want You to Watch Out for ‘Poolside Pests’
Original article written by Laura Oleniacz for NC State News, published May 25, 2021. If you’re planning to try to …
Burke County Farmers Markets
Morganton Farmers Market 300 Beach Street Morganton, NC 28655 Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 12noon May 1 – October 30, 2021 Morganton Mini-Market 111 North …
Dry Weather Solutions
Cool, wet weather of spring is a thing of the past and it looks like we are in for …
Squash Vine Borer - Early Vegetable Garden Pest
The squash vine borer is one of the earliest insect problems that attack the vegetable garden. These insects show …
Spray for Bagworms in May and June
Bagworms hatch in early May and once this happens trees and shrubs can suffer as these small, voracious worms …
Don't Plant Too Early!
Even if the weather is warm in late March and early April, we can still have frost for a …
Grow Some Asparagus in Your Garden!
Asparagus has been a favorite garden vegetable for more than 2,000 years. Originating from eastern Mediterranean countries and Africa, …
Extension Master Gardeners Take Advantage of Black Gold
Extension Master Gardeners in Burke County know that spring is on its way and they were very excited to …
Winter Fruit Tree Care
During the winter months, home orchard owners need to protect their fruit trees from rabbits and voles. Rabbits and …
Prune Blueberries in February
Blueberries are one of the most maintenance free of all the small fruits that can be grown by home …
Spotlight on Small Fruits in the Home Garden
Our Small Fruit Plant Sale is underway for 2021. We are currently taking orders for plants that will arrive …
December Is Poinsettia Month
Many homes in the area will have one or more poinsettias in residence for the holiday season. This holiday …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Class for 2021
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer training that usually begins in January is being postponed until …
Caldwell County Nurserymen's Association Scholarship for 2021
The purpose of the Caldwell County Nursery Association (CCNA) scholarship is to identify and reward ornamental horticulture and landscape …
NC FarmLink
NC FarmLink was recently featured in Tobacco Farm Quarterly. In the article, found on page 18, journalist, Lara Ivanitch …
Greenhouse Vegetable Training for Extension Agents in the Southeast
Greenhouse Vegetable Production for Extension Agents in Southeastern US Tennessee and North Carolina are teaming up to host a special Greenhouse …
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