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 Spring Fling is this Saturday, May 9th, from 8am-1pm.
  • The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their next meeting on June 8th, starting at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Gardens need 1 inch of rain or irrigation per week.
  • Read the label each time you use any chemical in your garden.
  • Spray weed killers when the wind blows less. Be mindful of chemical drift.
  • Identify insects before spraying a chemical. Cooperative Extension can help with insect or disease identification.
  • If you planted seed in your garden and ample rain has occurred, be mindful of soil crusting. You need to slightly loosen the soil surface to help the seed to emerge well.
  • Keep your garden journal updated daily.
  • Monitor plants for Nitrogen deficiency Yellow green leaves are the first sign of nitrogen deficiency.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Record rainfall each day in your garden journal.
  • 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 Michael Ellington: The Memorial Garden

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Today’s show talks about the importance of the memorial garden at the farmers market and gives thanks to those who make it possible.

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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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Ponds

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Ponds can add great recreation on your property when planned and constructed properly.

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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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Children and Money

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We continue our series titled, “Money, Manhood, and Fatherhood”. We discuss in part 2 of this series on how to teach our children about money.

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 County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays, from 8am-1pm.
  • Check moisture in hanging planters each day.
  • Open ends of rows that have standing water in them after storms.
  • Spray weed killers when the wind blows less. Be mindful of chemical drift.
  • Purchase two sprayers label one for weed killers and label one for insecticides.
  • If you planted seed in your garden and ample rain has occurred, be mindful of soil crusting. You need to slightly loosen the soil surface to help the seed to emerge well.
  • Check your garden weekly for insects and disease.
  • Monitor plants for Nitrogen deficiency. Yellow green leaves are the first sign of nitrogen deficiency.
  • Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
  • Record rainfall each day in your garden journal.
  • 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 Nitasha Kearney: Go For Health Summer Opportunities

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Nitasha Kearney, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This segment talks about a few things and events happening with Cooperative Extension’s Go For Health Programs during the summer.

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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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: The Pressure to Provide

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We begin a brand new series titled, “Money, Manhood, and Fatherhood”. We discuss in part 1 of this series on the pressure of providing for your family.

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: Garden Tips For Keeping Plants Healthy In Summer Heat, Drought

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Like a lot of other folks tending gardens and lawns around here, Sam Franklin of Franklin Brothers Nursery is hopeful that the weather forecast is accurate and the area is going to get some much-needed rainfall over the next week or so.

Franklin has been in the plant business for more than 50 years and he said he’s proud of the relationship that his nursery has with the community.

“We try to set ourselves apart with customer service,” Franklin said on Wednesday’s Home and Garden show. “We want every gardener to be as successful as possible.”

A couple of helpful tips Franklin has for those who are trying to keep lawns green, flowers growing and gardens producing include:

  • Using mulch in flower and vegetable beds to help keep moisture in the ground.
  • Water early in the day and water deeply – water new plants 2-3 times a week and established plants weekly
  • Remove weeds that steal precious moisture from desired plantings
  • Don’t skip a watering. Try to keep moisture even – don’t wait until plants are very dry to water and don’t over-water in a single application

There’s still time to plant more summer vegetable plants – can you really have too many tomatoes, cucumbers or peppers? Now through the end of June is the perfect time to consider adding some of those summertime favorites to extend your harvest season.

These summer favorites like the summer heat, Franklin said, as long as they stay properly hydrated.

“There’s nothing like growing your own produce,” Franklin said.

The nursery has plenty of whatever you need to plant, from vegetables and herbs to succulents, annuals and perennials, as well as roses, shrubs and trees. And most of them are grown right here in Vance County, Franklin said.

Visit www.franklinbrothers.com or, better yet, come on out for a visit. The nursery is located at 3193 Vicksboro Rd. “If you’ve never been out, you’ll be amazed at what you see.”

The phone number is 252.492.6166.

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Dealing with a Drought

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It doesn’t take a TV weather forecaster or phone app to tell us what’s staring us right in the face: We’re in a major drought and we’re racking up historic rainfall deficits. Area farmers as well as plain ol’ homeowners are putting a lot of stock in the prediction for chances of rain beginning Thursday, but N.C. Cooperative Extension agent Michael Ellington has some short-term and long-term suggestions to help conserve water, that precious natural resource.

The grass crunches under our feet, and the land is definitely parched.  Ellington reminds homeowners of a few conservation tips that serve us well whether we’re in drought conditions or not. The county isn’t under any water restrictions, but conserving water is always a good idea.

Change how and when you water – it’s better to water in the early morning, not in the heat of the afternoon when a lot of the moisture evaporates before getting to roots, where it’s needed most.

Raise the blades of your mower – your grass can look a little bit shaggier until we get some good, soaking rains.

And if you’re thinking about spraying those pesky weeds with a chemical herbicide, think again, Ellington said.

The effectiveness of systemic herbicides is “drastically reduced” during drought conditions. And that’s because plants are in drought mode themselves. “When the water is scarce, they activate natural survival mechanism to conserve every single drop of moisture they have,” Ellington explained.

Their waxy coating thickens and their pores close, effectively shutting down the plant.

“So, if you’re spraying systemic herbicides right now, you are wasting time and money,” he said.

Consider reducing the amount of turf grass in your landscape and opt instead for drought-tolerant, native plants, grasses and perennials. Their root systems are deeper than turf grass root systems. Native trees like white oak and Eastern red cedar are good options if you want to add some trees to the landscape.

Visit the Memorial Garden located at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market to get some ideas and inspiration for plant species that thrive in this area. The Extension Master Gardeners maintain the garden and are on site on the second and fourth Saturdays when the market is open. They’re very knowledgeable and always happy to answer questions.

There’s a specialized weather station at the farmers market that provides real-time weather updates.

Ellington said it’s a great tool to help track rainfall, temperature, wind and get local conditions in real time. Find it at https://ambientweather.net/

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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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Irrigation Systems

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

Irrigation can save vegetables during drought conditions.

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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