Fall Plantings Are Ideal
Fall is a great time for many things. Hiking, biking, birding, and of course yard work and gardening. Fall …
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Powdery Mildew
Powdery Mildew is a very common fungal disease that thrives in the humid areas of North Carolina. It affects …
Nightshade Vegetables
Plant families and taxonomy is an everchanging dynamic science. As we study and learn more about each vegetable, fruit, …
Planting Bare Root Apple Trees
During our recent small fruit plant sale, we successfully sold a variety of apple trees, offering at least five …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
Burke County Extension Master Gardeners Donate to Hurricane Relief
Burke County’s Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association (EMGVA) made donations in October to support the relief efforts in hurricane …
Growing Kale
Kale is a common leafy green that has seen rise in recent media and nutrition needs. Kale is high …
Chainsaw Safety
As we get back to normal and begin cleaning up the after effects of Hurricane Helene, we need to …
Erosion Control for the Homeowner
Living here in Burke County is truly a blessing with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at almost every …