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tree planted in the fall

Fall Plantings Are Ideal

Fall is a great time for many things. Hiking, biking, birding, and of course yard work and gardening. Fall is ideal for planting trees and certain flower bulbs. Timing your fall garden can ensure a…

cucumber leaf with powdery mildew

Powdery Mildew

Powdery Mildew is a very common fungal disease that thrives in the humid areas of North Carolina. It affects several kinds of vegetables and ornamental plants. From Crape Myrtles to cucumbers,…

eggplant, tomatoes, peppers

Nightshade Vegetables

Plant families and taxonomy is an everchanging dynamic science. As we study and learn more about each vegetable, fruit, root, flower and shoot. We discover new factors and elements that cause…

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 distinct cultivars: Wolf River, Liberty, Freedom, Crimson Crisp, and Honeycrisp. We…

watering garden with sprinkler head

Preparing the Garden for Growing Season

March is a great time to start some of your early cool season vegetables. Cool season vegetables are your leafy greens and root vegetables. Things like Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage,…

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 and others take months to occur. These chemical reactions have a major influence…

apple tree branch full of ripe red apples

February Pruning - Fruit Trees and Blueberries

February is the month to prune most of your fruit trees and some ornamental shrubs. Pruning is necessary to fruit production as it stimulates the necessary plant hormones and improves structure for…

man with backpack sprayer spraying plants

Pesticide Safety School

Wednesday April 9 and Thursday, April 10, 2025Burke County Agricultural Building130 Ammons Drive, Morganton, NCDescription:To purchase manuals and register for the school, please follow this link:…

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. This year we are offering a variety of fruit trees, including apples,…

Introduction to Beekeeping

Introduction to Beekeeping Workshop Offered

The Burke County Beekeepers Association’s is offering a two-day Introduction to Beekeeping Workshop on Saturday, February 1st and Saturday, February 8th. Classes will be held from 8:30am – 1:00pm…