On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Reminder that there is a burn ban in effect all across North Carolina.
- There will be a Container Gardening Event on April 27th, starting at 6pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- Harden off transplants outside for a few days before planting them.
- Read seed packets before planting seed.
- Purchase seeds and plants that have disease resistance.
- Check media before watering plants, if the media contains moisture don’t add water.
- Increase pollination of vegetables by purchasing honeybees or renting a hive from a beekeeper.
- Use metal discarded window blinds to make row markers.
- Before mowing your lawn, scout the lawn for objects that could damage your mower.
- Start spraying your fruit trees as soon as blooms fall off the tree.
- It’s now ok to plant trees and shrubs but don’t forget to water them.
- Get your vegetable publications from Cooperative Extension.
- Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
- Check storage areas for mice.
The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536
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