Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Fall Lawn Treatments

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This week we’re offering a timely reminder of fall lawn treatments. Also mentioned are opportunities for pesticide license holders to gain education credits.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Fire Ants In The Landscape

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Fire Ants can be controlled using ant bait.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Am I Enough

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We talk about self-doubt in fatherhood.

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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 now closed on Wednesdays, but they will be open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
  • The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on Monday, September 8th starting at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Collect your soil samples now.
  • Sow tall fescue now through September 15th.
  • Irrigation is needed on newly planted grass and newly planted transplants.
  • Remember your Personal Protective Equipment when doing any landscape chores. Long sleeved shirt, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.
  • Check for Pecan trees for Pecan weevil. Tie a burlap bag around the portion of the pecan tree. If weevils are visible under the burlap bag after a few days. Treat the base of the tree and ground around the tree with liquid Sevin.
  • Check for insects on any recently planted transplants.
  • Take pictures of your garden so you can know how to rotate plantings next year.
  • When purchasing transplants look for a dark green color of leaves, stay away from pot bound transplants.
  • Carolina lawns is the best publication for having a good lawn.
  • Start ordering your fall planting bulbs now.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension 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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Cooperative Extension with Wykia Macon: Smart Food Storage for Hurricane Season

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Dr. Wykia Macon, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We talk about storing food during hurricane season.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Why Soil Test

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Soil testing can improve your plants growth.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Managing Parenthood pt.2

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We dive back into our managing parenthood series. This time, finding resources for help.

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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 to 1pm. Today they have tomatoes, snapbeans, beets, cabbages, yellow squash, zucchini squash, red irish potatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, peaches, and canned items.
  • There will be a Fall Vegetable Garden Class on September 2nd, 2025 starting at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Start collecting your soil samples now.
  • Sow tall fescue now through mid September.
  • Check apple and pear trees for fire blight, take out those limbs now while leaves are still present.
  • When purchasing grass seed, check the germination percentage on the bag of seed.
  • Check for Pecan trees for Pecan weevil. Tie a burlap bag around the portion of the pecan tree. If weevils are visible under the burlap bag after a few days. Treat the base of the tree and ground around the tree with liquid Sevin.
  • Check for insects on any recently planted transplants.
  • Do not let any weeds seed out in your garden.
  • When purchasing transplants look for a dark green color of leaves, stay away from pot bound transplants.
  • Carolina lawns is the best publication for having a good lawn.
  • Start ordering your fall planting bulbs now.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension 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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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Crops Grown in North Carolina

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

The segment covers a few crops that most people don’t realize are grown in North Carolina. It also includes a reminder for pesticide training and a fall vegetable gardening workshop.  go.ncsu.edu/fallvegetable

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Wildlife and Forest Stewardship

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Wildlife and Forest  Stewardship can increase your timber yields and promote wildlife on your property.

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