On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is now closed on Wednesdays, but they will be open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
- The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on Monday, September 8th starting at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- Collect your soil samples now.
- Sow tall fescue now through September 15th.
- Irrigation is needed on newly planted grass and newly planted transplants.
- Remember your Personal Protective Equipment when doing any landscape chores. Long sleeved shirt, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.
- Check for Pecan trees for Pecan weevil. Tie a burlap bag around the portion of the pecan tree. If weevils are visible under the burlap bag after a few days. Treat the base of the tree and ground around the tree with liquid Sevin.
- Check for insects on any recently planted transplants.
- Take pictures of your garden so you can know how to rotate plantings next year.
- When purchasing transplants look for a dark green color of leaves, stay away from pot bound transplants.
- Carolina lawns is the best publication for having a good lawn.
- Start ordering your fall planting bulbs now.
- 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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