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Preserving Our Current Ecology
Everyone knows our insect population is in decline. To preserve our current ecology, we need to heed the warning signs and see what we can do to help conserve our insect population. There is an…
Blossom Drop in the Garden
Radio TranscriptAugust 10th, 2026Tanner CollierHello, this is Tanner Collier, the Horticulture Agent with Burke County Cooperative Extension. Our program today is about “Blossom Drop.”As the growing…
How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe Every Time
As the days get hotter and the desire for a refreshing snack to bite into arises, you may head into your garden to pick out a nice, juicy watermelon to enjoy. But how exactly do you know if a…
Powdery Mildew
Radio TranscriptJuly 24th, 2026Tanner CollierHello, this is Tanner Collier, the Horticulture Agent with Burke County Cooperative Extension. Our program today is about “Powdery Mildew.”As you walk…
Become a Tree Keeper!
“A tree is our most intimate contact with nature.”As part a mission to preserve and create an equitable and resilient tree canopy in Durham, Keep Durham Beautiful and the city of Durham rely on Tree…
Blossom End Rot
RADIO TRANSCRIPTJuly 20th, 2026Tanner CollierHello, this is Tanner Collier, the Horticulture Agent with Burke County Cooperative Extension. Our program today is about “Blossom End Rot.”As our plants…
Groundhogs in the Garden
RADIO TRANSCRIPTJuly 10th, 2026Tanner Collier Hello, this is Tanner Collier, the Horticulture Agent with Burke County Cooperative Extension. Our program today is about “Groundhogs in the Garden”.…
Learn More About Becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!
Ready to grow and share your love of gardening? The Extension Master Gardener program connects volunteers with a network of enthusiastic gardeners, research-based information, and so many ways to…
