Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Why Teaching Responsibilities Matters
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover
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Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Integrated Pest Management For The Home Garden workshop will be on April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Wayne Rowland will be hosting this workshop.
- Read the back of seed packets lots of useful information. Ex: days to maturity, how to plant.
- Top dress your raised beds with compost or aged manure plus some slow release fertilizer and incorporate that mixture before planting.
- Read the label on all chemicals before you purchase them to see if it is the right product for the job.
- When setting out transplants put a cardboard collar around the transplant to prevent cutworm damage.
- If you limed in the fall, you might want to take another soil test to see if the PH has changed.
- Identify insects before you spray. It could be beneficial! Bring us the insects and we can identify them for you.
- Purchase a good rain gauge.
- Purchase healthy transplants.
- If you are purchasing transplants directly from the greenhouse, keep plants outside for a few days before planting.
- Check areas for mice. Greenhouse, storage, and shed.
- 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: A Special Message for Farmers
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:
Today’s recording is full of helpful reminders and contains a special message for farmers about the NCDA&CS disaster relief program.
NCDA&CS Agricultural Disaster Relief Program
https://www.ncagr.gov/
Average last and first frost dates – Map
https://gardening.ces.ncsu.
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Mini Gardens
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:
Mini gardens can be grown in limited space and will help provide fresh vegetables for your family.
The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday, April 14, 2025 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
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: Quality Over Quantity
Cooperative Extension Report with Jamon Glover
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Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday April 14, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- Soil samples are now free as of April 1st.
- Start spraying fruit trees as soon as blossoms fall.
- Refrain from tilling garden soil if it’s wet.
- Purchase a good soil thermometer.
- Use Personal Protective Equipment when doing garden chores.
- You can plant spinach, irish potatoes, mustard, beets, kale, lettuce, carrots, peas, onions, and radish. Get your copy of the central piedmont planting guide.
- Keep your garden journal updated each day.
- Purchase healthy transplants.
- If you are purchasing transplants directly from the greenhouse, keep plants outside for a few days before planting.
- Check areas for mice. Greenhouse, storage, and shed.
- 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 Micah Sharpe: 4-H Events Coming Up
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Micah Sharpe:
Earth Day is Approaching! On April 22nd at 4pm, we will be celebrating Earth Day at the Perry Memorial Library. Come out and join us as we honor the planet and discuss ways we all can contribute to a greener more sustainable future!
Our Summer Camps are still in the works. Micah Sharpe will be posting further details by the Spring.
District Activity Day is coming up soon. This is a chance for students to showcase their presentation skills. Sign-ups will be opening up very soon!
The Vance County Game of Drones Team is looking more promising than ever! They have strong hopes in taking first place at the upcoming competition this month in April! Best of luck to our team!
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
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: Carpenter Bees
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:
Carpenter Bees can be difficult to control if you have unpainted wood around the exterior of your home.
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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: The Family Meeting
Cooperative Extension
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Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Vance Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday April 14, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- Soil samples are now free as of April 1st.
- Start spraying fruit trees as soon as blossoms fall.
- Refrain from tilling garden soil if it’s wet.
- Use row markers to identify what is planted in each row of your garden.
- Reread owners manual of all power equipment.
- You can plant spinach, irish potatoes, mustard, beets, kale, lettuce, carrots, peas, onions, radish. Get your copy of central piedmont planting guide.
- Provide ventilation for plants in the greenhouse and cold frame.
- Remember to wear Personal Protective Equipment when doing all garden chores.
- Start checking your lawn care equipment.
- Check areas for mice. Greenhouse, storage, and shed.
- 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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