On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
- There will be a Small Grain Referendum on December 4th at the Vance County Cooperative Extension Building.
- Peak season for soil sample. The fees start on November 26. It’s $4.00 per sample with a turn around of 3 weeks.
- Make a fresh cut at the base of natural Christmas trees before placing the tree in the stand.
- Take inventory of your garden tools while you are cleaning and storing them. Do any need to be replaced before next spring?
- Visit a local nursery to purchase your poinsettias. You will likely find a better selection of colors and sizes.
- You can continue to plant trees in your landscape.
- Continue composting your leaves. Do Not Burn them!
- Double check all equipment that has held water this year. That equipment needs to be drained of all water.
- Select greenery from your landscape to make festive holiday decorations. Ex holly, cedar, pine cuttings.
- Check cole crops for disease and insects.
- Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing fall chores.
- 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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