Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Farmland Loss

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

In this segment, we discuss farmland with a local farmer in our area.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Fertilizing Trees & Shrubs

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

To grow trees and shrubs well you must take a good soil sample to know the nutrient needs for your plants before applying  any fertilizer to your trees and shrubs.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: When the Stress Turns to Anger

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We continue our new series called Strong Fathers Under Pressure. In part two of this series, we talk about what happens when stress turns into anger.

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Home and Garden Show

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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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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Modifying Soil for Plant Growth

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Homeowners can improve their soil by adding soil amendments, especially compost to improve their soil, then take a soil sample to know what plant nutrients are needed.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: When the Pressure Builds

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We begin a new series called Strong Fathers Under Pressure. We talk about how there is pressure that fathers have that they never talk about.

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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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-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on Monday, April 13th at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Protect  plants from frost tonight and Thursday night.
  • Make sure your garden location receives at least 8 hours of sunlight.
  • Purchase seeds and plants that have disease resistance.
  • If you added lime last fall you might want to take another soil sample to see if the lime has changed the soil pH.
  • Increase pollination of vegetables by purchasing honeybees or renting a hive from a beekeeper.
  • Read the label each time you use any chemical.
  • Harden off transplants before planting them outside.
  • 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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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Install a Package of Honey Bees

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Honey Bees can easily be installed in a new hive box by following the correct steps.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Your Child’s Legacy

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We wrap up our series – Leading your House, by discussing about what kind of children that you are raising.

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Home and Garden Show

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

  • There will be a Spring Vegetable Garden Event on April 7th from 6-7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Soil samples go back to no charge starting today.
  • Make sure your garden location receives at least 8 hours of sunlight.
  • Resist the temptation to sow tall fescue now. Annual ryegrass can be used as a temporary patch on bare areas.
  • If you added lime last fall you might want to take another soil sample to see if the lime has changed the soil pH.
  • Ground bees are starting to arrive in lawns. These bees are harmless, they are good pollinators, please do not kill them.
  • Remember to use Personal Protective Equipment when mowing your lawns. NO extra riders on mowers. One seat means one rider.
  • If you have seedlings growing indoors, provide adequate lighting. Check soil each day and if it’s moist, don’t water your plants today.
  • Train your young fruit trees by attaching weights to branches and encourage outward growth.
  • 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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