On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Integrated Pest Management For The Home Garden Workshop will be on May 5th, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- If you have questions about insect and disease problems call or come by the Cooperative Extension call (252) 438-8188. During 8:30 am until 5pm M-F.
- When using weed killers try to spray the weeds when they are actively growing, 2 to 3 days after a good rain, and always follow the label directions.
- Recycle metal discarded window blinds into garden row markers.
- Check planted vegetables that are turning yellow. They may be nitrogen deficient.
- Check ponds for aquatic weeds and identify weeds before applying any weed control to your pond.
- Use row covers to keep birds from picking young seedlings from out of the ground.
- In order to protect Bees avoid spraying insecticides on plants that are blooming.
- Try planting a wildflower bed from seed.
- If you are purchasing transplants directly from the greenhouse, keep plants outside for a few days before planting.
- Monitor strawberries closely. They ripen quicker than you know.
- 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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