Dry Weather Solutions
Cool, wet weather of spring is a thing of the past and it looks like we are in for …
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Squash Vine Borer - Early Vegetable Garden Pest
The squash vine borer is one of the earliest insect problems that attack the vegetable garden. These insects show …
Spray for Bagworms in May and June
Bagworms hatch in early May and once this happens trees and shrubs can suffer as these small, voracious worms …
Don't Plant Too Early!
Even if the weather is warm in late March and early April, we can still have frost for a …
Grow Some Asparagus in Your Garden!
Asparagus has been a favorite garden vegetable for more than 2,000 years. Originating from eastern Mediterranean countries and Africa, …
Prune Blueberries in February
Blueberries are one of the most maintenance free of all the small fruits that can be grown by home …
Chiggers - Invisible but Unforgettable!
It’s summer and outdoor events are the norm. Picking blackberries, picnics, hikes, camping trips, fishing on a river bank-all …
Lawns: Winter annual weeds
Do you remember the weeds that were growing in the lawn last spring? Probably not, but henbit, chickweed, and …
Let's Grow Some Elderberries!
Wild elderberries are a common sight in Burke County and can often be seen growing along roads and ditches. …
Blame the Weather, Not the Dog, for Unsightly Mold
Get ready gardeners. It’s time for the disgusting, but harmless, slime mold to rear its ugly head in Burke …
Common Diseases of Tomato Plants in Burke County
Tomato Series – Article Four To be such a popular crop, tomatoes certainly are finicky! There’s not enough paper or …
Wet Weather Causes Dogwood Problems
While dry weather causes many obvious problems, extended periods of wet weather come with their own list of woes. …