Watauga Extension /Fruit Plant Sale

Feb. 1, 2019

Watauga Cooperative Extension Spring Plant Sale has Begun

Heirloom Apples
Blueberries
Blackberries
Raspberries

Strawberries
Asparagus
Grapes
Rhubarb

What you need to know to order:

Click Here for Available Varieties and Descriptions

Click Here for Apple Varieties and Descriptions

Click Here for Order Form

Orders must be placed and prepaid no later than Wed. April 1st.

Orders can be brought or mailed to our office, located at 971 W. King St, Boone, 28607. Checks should be made payable to Watauga County. If paying in cash please bring correct change. Sorry we are unable to process credit/debit cards.

Apple trees were custom grafted for us in the summer of 2018, so are available in limited quantities on a first come, first served basis. Sometimes we run out of a variety and must ask if you will accept another variety or refund your money.

Pickup of your pre-ordered plants will be on Friday, April 10th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 11th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. See the links below for the order form and plant descriptions.

Pickup at 252 Poplar Grove Rd. NEW THIS YEAR, you will enter through the right set of doors to the Ag. Conference Center, opposite side of the building where you normally pick up.

For more info call our office at 828-264-3061 or email Horticulture Agent paige_patterson@ncsu.edu

Upcoming Free Classes

Apple Growing Short Course for Homeowners

Wed. March 11th

5:30-7:30pm

Agriculture Conference Center 252 Polar Grove Rd.

Learn all the basics including planting, soil fertility, training a young tree, deer protection, pest and disease issues.

Are you coming to my event?

LOCATION
252 Poplar Grove Rd.

DATE AND TIME
03/11/20 5:30pm - 03/11/20 7:30pm

I'll be there!

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Home Berry Production Workshop

Thurs. March 19th

5:30-7:30pm

Agriculture Conference Center 252 Polar Grove Rd.

Growing Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries and Strawberries in the home garden. Learn soil and fertility requirements, planting, pruning and training, pest and disease issues.

Are you coming to my event?

LOCATION
252 Poplar Grove Rd.

DATE AND TIME
03/19/20 5:30pm - 03/19/20 7:30pm

I'll be there!

Maybe

Hands on Blueberry Pruning Workshop

Friday March 20th

3:00-4:30 pm

Location is at a private residence within 1 mile of downtown, directions will be sent to you when you RSVP to the right, or register by calling our office at 828-264-3061

Learn how to prune and renovate existing Blueberry plantings through hands on demonstration and practice
Some pruning tools will be available but you are welcome to bring your own