USDA Supports Specialty Crops Producers With Direct Payments for Losses Due to COVID-19
As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will provide up …
Lawn & Garden
Be on the Lookout - Squash Vine Borer
Burke County Gardeners Beware! It’s about time for squash vine borer adults to lay eggs on tender squash, cucumber and …
Success in 2019!
Here are some highlights from programs offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center in 2019. Successes from 2019 …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Spring Is Here and So Are the Carpet Beetles
Spring is here and so are the carpet beetles. What do spring and carpet beetles have in common, you …
Rose Rosette Disease
Rose rosette disease was first identified in the south in 1940. Known as a killer of both wild and …
Tips for Protecting Plants From Frost
The forecast is calling for a late frost and you’ve already planted your garden! What do you do to protect …
Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
Fall 2020 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Fall 2020 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Monitoring for Asian Giant Hornet
May 4, 2020 – News Release NCDA&CS monitoring for Asian Giant Hornet; not detected yet in the state Asian Giant Hornet …
Gardening in Limited Space - Online Workshop
May 7, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. Extension Agent Donna Teasley will show participants how they can grow a garden without …
Nourish Resilience
The outbreak of COVID-19 is undoubtedly stressful for everyone in our community – from residents to businesses alike. Fear …
Pests of the Vegetable Garden Online Workshop
May 14, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. Planting the vegetable garden is the easy part – keeping it alive is another …
Donna's Plant of the Month - Kousa Dogwood
The kousa dogwood has been around for quite a while but most folks don’t recognize it. It looks a …
Donna's Garden Tips for May
Continue the fruit spray program. Regular spraying is a must for a good apple and peach harvest. Watch for lacebugs …
Choosing the Right Tomato Plant
There are many different tomato cultivars to choose from and late April – Early May is the time that …
Grow Your Own Food - Plant Giveaway
In Response to COVID-19, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center has partnered with Banner Greenhouses to help families grow …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Rose Bushes - Not for the Weak
Could this be the year that you finally give in to the urge to plant some rose bushes in …
Azaleas Are a Southern Favorite
Azaleas are showing color all over Burke County. There is nothing that reminds us that another growing season is …
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