Hammerhead Worms Invade Burke County
For the past couple of weeks the Extension Office has received numerous calls about the hammerhead worm (Bipalium kewense). …
Donna Teasley
Former Extension Agent, Agriculture - HorticultureDonna is no longer active in Extension
Recent Posts by Donna Teasley
Prevent Fall Rhododendron Problems in the Spring
Rhododendrons are a major landscape plant in the south. We start to see them burst into flower in the …
Planting Season Is Near!
Are you ready to plant? It’s getting close but try and control yourselves for another few weeks. Mother Nature …
Growing Onions in Burke County
The growing season has started for some plants. I get lots of questions about onions so here is some …
What Is a Tayberry?
Originating from Scotland the tayberry is a cross between a blackberry and a red raspberry. It’s fruit is larger …
Pumpkins for Pumpkin Pie
With the holidays fast approaching, there are folks out there who are making plans for pumpkin pies. Canned pumpkin …
Reading the Fertilizer Bag
When you buy a bag of fertilizer, do you ever wonder exactly what’s in it? It’s really very easy …
Stinging Insects of Late Summer
One of the signs of late summer is the surge of stinging insect calls that come in to the …