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Former Extension Agent, Agriculture - HorticultureDonna is no longer active in Extension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
New Class of Extension Master Gardeners for Burke County
A new class of Extension Master Gardener volunteers has graduated in Burke County. The nineteen participants attended a thirteen-week …
Millions of Millipedes!
It’s hot outside. We’ve also had abundant rainfall which has left us with saturated soils throughout the area. These …
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 …
Soil Testing More Important Than Ever in 2022
Have you shopped for fertilizer this year? The prices are out of sight-about 5 times higher than last year! …
What Is a Tayberry?
Originating from Scotland the tayberry is a cross between a blackberry and a red raspberry. It’s fruit is larger …