Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: We Might Want to See Insects in Our Gardens

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Michael Ellington:

We explore a few reasons why we might want to see insects in our gardens.

Included are reminders for upcoming series designed to educate about backyard chickens and becoming a more successful market vendor:

Backyard Chicken Workshop – This course covers the basics of starting your backyard flock. Saturday, March 8 · 4 – 5pm EST at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr. Henderson, NC 27536. Link below for more information.

https://go.ncsu.edu/chicken101

 

Anatomy of a Market Vendor Education – Need help turning your farm dreams into reality? Come join us for our upcoming Anatomy of a Market series and learn about forming business plans, marketing, customer engagement, and in-depth details about food safety! Happening Saturdays from 10am-11am at Salem United Methodist Church, 4151 Salem Rd, Oxford, NC 27565. Link below for more information.

https://go.ncsu.edu/anatomy

 

Community Garden Volunteer Form – The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is establishing a community garden in an effort to make gardening more accessible to everyone. To achieve our goals, we’re seeking volunteers to help plan, establish, and maintain the garden facilities. Volunteers with all levels of experience or ability are invited to join! Three workdays have been scheduled for initial planning and site preparation and we hope you’ll join us!

  • March 21st 1p.m. – 5p.m. – Establishing garden borders. Setting storage building, constructing building ramp.
  • March 29th 1p.m. – 5p.m. – Marking walkways, preparing for stone installation. Constructing first plant beds.
  • April 11th 2:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. – Installing soil, pathway stones, and creating punch list for remaining tasks before opening.

Link below for more information and the form to fill out!

https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Landscaping with Native Plants For Wildlife

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On Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Wayne Rowland:

Landscape with Native Plants to save Native Plants and attract more wildlife.

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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: The Platinum Rule

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Home And Garden Show

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

  • The Granville-Vance-Warren Beginner Beekeepers School will have their next session on Saturday, March 1st, at 9:00am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their March meeting on Monday, March 10th, starting at 7:00pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Pruning season is fast approaching. You need to got through and check on your pruning equipment.
  • At this time, you can prepare all of your garden hand tools. Sharpen those hand tools. If you have wooden handles, sand those handles with a sander and smooth them out.
  • Now is the time to also prepare your seed trays. Clean them out, so they will be clean to put new seeds and soil in them.
  • Take a picture of each piece of equipment that you have on hand.
  • You still have time to plant your trees and shrubs. Anytime that the soil is workable.

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: Upcoming Snow

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Today’s show discusses upcoming snow in the forecast and why it might be just what you need for this season’s garden. Also shared were dates and registration information for events like market vendor trainings, backyard chicken workshops, and an opportunity to serve the community by gardening!

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Cooperative Extension With Wayne Rowland: Consulting Forester

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Today on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report, Wayne Rowland talks about Improving your forest by hiring a Consulting Forester.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Navigating the Teenage Years

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Home And Garden Show

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

  • The Granville-Vance-Warren Beginner Beekeepers School will have their next session on Saturday, February 15th at 9:00am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • If you have ordered your seeds, organize your seeds according to when are going to plant them.
  • Install a good thermometer for your cold frames or greenhouses. Check the temperatures of your cold frames or greenhouses if you use them. Especially if it’s 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • It is not too early to start scouting lawns for cool-season weeds.
  • This time in February, you can still continue planting trees and shrubs. Anytime that the soil is workable.
  • We are getting into seed-starting season, especially in our greenhouse or even our home. If you don’t have a good seed-starting bench, now is a good time to make one. If you have any questions about making a seed-starting bench, stop by the Vance County Cooperative Extension.
  • You need to make sure that you have a good light source for your seeds this gardening season.

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: Egg Prices and Backyard Poultry

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Michael Ellington with Vance County Cooperative Extension examines a few factors driving egg prices and growing interest in backyard poultry. Also covered are reminders for three upcoming events including a series designed to help potential market vendors.

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Cooperative Extension With Wayne Rowland: Thinning Pine Stands

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On Vance County Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland, Wayne talks about thinning pine stands can improve your pine forests.

Reminder that The Vance-Warren County Beekeepers Association will have their February meeting tonight. Monday, February 10th at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.

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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