Lawn and Garden
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Did you know there are two places in the county with weather stations that you can view the current live conditions at any time? This could be very helpful in making pesticide application decisions. One weather station being right here at the Burke County Extension Office! To see the weather at the Extension Office simply…
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Happy Friday! I wanted to share a brief winter weather update here before the weekend. Best I can tell is the winter storm will remain around and north of the I-20 corridor. It does not mean Burke County is totally in the clear, but it is a good sign for this area. Our most likely…
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Good Afternoon, I wanted to deliver a timely weather update to you all. Please share with others who may need it. I may share more information as the forecast evolves if there is significant information needed to share. I have compiled some Emergency Resources at this link should you need assistance in food safety, generator…
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A beekeeping class/workshop will be held at Burke County Office Park 715 W. 6th St. Waynesboro, GA 30830. On Saturday January 10, 2026 from 9 am til noon. To RSVP, Click Here To Access The RSVP Form. Please see the flyer below for details.
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If you begin to notice that your pond has multiple deceased fish floating to the surface this time of year, you could be experiencing pond turnover. This occurrence isn’t from chemical runoff or disease pathogens. As we have all experienced, Burke County has encountered multiple rainstorms throughout May and the beginning of June. With these…
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Contact the Burke County Extension Office with questions or to register.
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Carpenter bees can be a serious pest, but also a valuable pollinator. While the adults are pollinators, the mated females bore into wooden structures. The results of this tunneling can be substantially damaging to the integrity of the structure, especially if the wood is weight bearing. A common misconception is the identification of carpenter bees…