On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on Monday, January 12th, 2026 from 7pm-9pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
• Start your 2026 Garden Journal.
• Write down garden goals for 2026.
• Inventory your seed supply. Discard seeds 3 years or older.
• Continue to plant trees and shrubs.
• Consider constructing a small greenhouse or coldframe.
• Order seed after you have completed your seed inventory.
• Get your piedmont planting guide now.
• Check pruning equipment. Sharpen, repair, or even replace them.
• Soil sample now to improve your 2026 garden.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing winter chores.
• 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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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is closed for the season. Thanks to all customers and vendors for a successful year in 2025!
• Soil Samples are $4 per sample, Don’t guess soil test!
• Check your compost pile and turn it if you haven’t done so recently.
• Check local nurseries for sale items.
• You can continue to plant trees in your landscape.
• Visit a public garden/arboretum over the holidays to see which plants look good during the winter.
• Review your 2025 Garden journal for what was successful and what was not very successful.
• Remember to check your natural Christmas tree for water every day.
• A small backyard greenhouse can help you jump start your 2026 garden.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing winter chores.
• 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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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
• The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on December 15th at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
• Take inventory left over seed before ordering any new seed.
• Use fireplace ashes as a soil amendment. 1 bushel per 1000 sq.ft.
• Check your compost pile and turn it if you haven’t done so recently.
• Check local nurseries and garden centers for gift ideas and hints to Santa.
• You can continue to plant trees in your landscape.
• Indoor plants not flowering? Try moving closer to a window or otherwise increase light.
• Most indoor plants need repotting every year or so. Use a high quality potting mix and a slightly larger pot.
• Remember to check your natural Christmas tree for water every day.
• Do not use salt on your drive, use sand or cat litter for added traction.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing fall chores.
• 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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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
• Peak season for soil sample. The fees start on November 26. It’s $4.00 per sample with a turn around of 3 weeks.
• Thinking about planting trees and shrubs. You can give Cooperative Extension a call.
• Take inventory of your garden tools while you are cleaning and storing them. Do any need to be replaced before next spring?
• Visit a local nursery to purchase your poinsettias. You will likely find a better selection of colors and sizes.
• Make sure your natural Christmas tree comes from North Carolina.
• Start composting your leaves. Do Not Burn them!
• Double check all equipment that has held water this year. That equipment needs to be drained of all water.
• Select greenery from your landscape to make festive holiday decorations. Ex holly, cedar, pine cuttings.
• Check cole crops for disease and insects.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing fall chores.
• 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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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
• The Handcrafted Holiday Market will be this Saturday at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
• Peak season for soil sample. The fees start on November 26. It’s $400 per sample with a turn around of 3 weeks.
• Thinking about planting trees and shrubs. You can give Cooperative Extension a call.
• Clean and winterise equipment you will not use till next spring.
• Use a leaf blower to keep leaves off your newly emerged grass.
• Continue planting fall bulbs.
• Start composting your leaves. Do Not Burn them!
• Check vegetables that have been in storage. Ex: Irish potatoes.
• Avoid pruning right now.
• Check cole crops for disease and insects.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing fall chores.
• 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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