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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • Time to collect soil samples, avoid the rush. 2 week analyis time.
  • Check fall vegetables for insects, aphids, loopers, cabbage worms, and harlequin bugs.
  • Lawn renovation season is now! Plant tall fescue. Use a three-variety mix of fescue seed.
  • Irrigate newly planted grass seed.
  • Collect any fallen fruit that is on the ground. This practice will help prevent diseases in your orchard.
  • Start a compost bin. Cooperative Extension has excellent composting publications.
  • Keep your garden journal updated each day you work in your garden.
  • Put a board under growing pumpkins.
  • Get your copy of the Central Piedmont Vegetable Planting Guide.
  • Fall vegetables need at least 1 inch of rain or irrigation per week.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • We have some rain. Now is the time to collect your soil samples. It should take 2 weeks of analysis time.
  • Check the germination rate on grass seed bags. Look for 90% germination rate.
  • Lawn renovation season is now! Plant tall fescue. Use a three-variety mix of fescue seed.
  • Obtain your Carolina Lawns publication before you renovate your lawn.
  • Use newspaper or cardboard to keep down weeds in your garden rows.
  • Use row covers to protect young transplants.
  • Keep your garden journal updated each day you work in your garden.
  • Put a board under growing pumpkins.
  • Get your copy of the Central Piedmont Vegetable Planting Guide.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • Take your soil samples now to avoid the rush.
  • If you are planning to renovate your lawn you may have to irrigate your lawn before you spray your lawn to kill the weeds and grass before you renovate your lawn.
  • Lawn renovation season is now! Plant tall fescue. Use a three-variety mix of fescue seed.
  • Obtain your Carolina Lawns publication before you renovate your lawn.
  • Provide irrigation to newly planted fall vegetables. Your garden needs at least 1 inch of rain or irrigation per week.
  • Use row covers to protect young transplants.
  • Keep your garden journal updated each day you work in your garden.
  • Stay hydrated and take rest breaks in these high temperatures.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their next meeting on Monday, September 14th starting at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market
  • Take your soil samples now to avoid the rush.
  • Spray Roundup to kill existing grass and weeds before renovating your lawn.
  • Lawn renovation season is now plant tall fescue. Use a three variety mix of fescue seed.
  • Obtain your Carolina Lawns publication before you renovate your lawn.
  • Provide irrigation to newly planted fall vegetables.
  • Use row covers to protect young transplants.
  • Take pictures of your vegetable garden add them to your garden journal to know what was planted in each location of your garden.
  • Stay hydrated and take rest breaks in these high temperatures.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • Take your soil samples now to avoid the rush.
  • When planting turnip seed by hand, add nitrogen fertilizer to your bucket of seed and 1tbsp of water and mix well. This will help you see where you have sown your turnip seed.
  • Now is the time for lawn renovation season. Be sure to plant tall fescue. Use a three-variety mix of fescue seed.
  • Obtain your Central Piedmont planting guide so you will know what to plant for the fall garden.
  • Be on the lookout for yellow jackets when mowing fields.
  • Use row covers to protect young transplants.
  • Take pictures of your vegetable garden add them to your garden journal to know what was planted in each location of your garden.
  • Stay hydrated and take rest breaks in these high temperatures.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • Plant fall vegetable transplants on a cloudy, windless day.
  • When buying grass seed in bulk. Check the germination % on the bag you want a minimum of at least 90% germination rate.
  • Get your copy of Carolina Lawns if you plan to renovate your lawn.
  • Obtain your Central Piedmont planting guide so you will know what to plant for the fall garden.
  • Check your garden for weeds that may start to seed out soon.
  • Use row covers to protect young transplants.
  • Take pictures of your vegetable garden add them to your garden journal to know what was planted in each location of your garden.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • Start planning your fall garden on paper now. Locate sources of transplants and seeds.
  • When buying grass seed in bulk. Check the germination % on the bag you want a minimum of at least 90% germination rate.
  • Get your copy of Carolina Lawns if you plan to renovate your lawn.
  • Be on the lookout for yellow legged hornet. If you see one, kill it and contact Cooperative Extension.
  • Check your garden for weeds that may start.
  • When canning and freezing vegetables, contact Cooperative Extension for updated information.
  • Keep rain gauges cleaned after every rain and record the amount of rain in your garden journal.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • The Fall Vegetable Garden will take place on Monday, August 17th at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Start planning your fall garden on paper now. Locate sources of transplants and seeds.
  • Start preparing for lawn renovation 1, soil test 2, and purchase a variety of seeds needed.
  • Get your copy of Carolina Lawns if you plan to renovate your lawn.
  • Be on the lookout for yellow legged hornet. If you see one, kill it and contact Cooperative Extension.
  • Do not let weeds mature to seed.
  • When canning and freezing vegetables, contact Cooperative Extension for updated information.
  • Keep rain gauges cleaned after every rain and record the amount of rain in your garden journal.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on Monday, August 10th at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • The Fall Vegetable Garden will take place on Monday, August 17th at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Start planning your fall garden on paper now. Locate sources of transplants, seed.
  • Start preparing for lawn renovation 1, soil test 2, and purchase a variety of seeds needed.
  • Now would be a great time to take soil samples if you are planning a lawn renovation.
  • Take out any vegetable plants that have finished production. Compost if not showing signs of disease.
  • Do not let weeds mature to seed.
  • When canning and freezing vegetables, contact Cooperative Extension for updated information.
  • Keep rain gauges cleaned after every rain and record the amount of rain in your garden journal.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • 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

Click Play!

Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.
  • Cooperative Extension has your planting guide for your fall garden.
  • Start preparing for lawn renovation 1, soil test 2, and purchase a variety of seeds needed.
  • Now would be a great time to take soil samples if you are planning a lawn renovation.
  • Start planning your fall garden on paper. Locate transplants and seed sources.
  • Keep your garden notebook updated.
  • Take rest breaks and drink water when doing garden chores.
  • Keep rain gauges cleaned after every rain and record the amount of rain in your garden journal.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Harvest early in the day and get vegetables under refrigeration as soon as possible.
  • 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

Click Play!