On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is now open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
- Honey Extraction Day will be on June 7th at 4pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- Water your plants according to soil moisture and not by how the plants look.
- Check your garden twice a week for insects and diseases.
- Always read the chemical label before applying that chemical to any plants.
- Use Personal Protective Equipment according to the chemical label.
- Keep lawn mower cutting height no lower than 3 inches for fescue lawns.
- If you have young children or grandchildren, teach them how to work in the garden. They are our future gardeners.
- Cooperative Extension has excellent publications for most fruits and vegetables.
- Use row covers to protect your garden from wildlife.
- Continue your fruit tree spray program according to the label directions of the product that you are using.
- Keep your garden journal up to date.
- 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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