On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Reminder that there is a burn ban in effect all across North Carolina.
- There will be a Container Gardening Event on April 27th, starting at 6pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- Purchase quality transplants, dark green color, not root bound in the pot.
- Consider drip irrigation for your garden.
- Identify insects before you start spraying. Send us a picture and we can identify it for you.
- Use row covers to protect seedlings from birds. Ex: corn seedlings.
- If you have a bee swarm contact cooperative extension we have bee keepers that can retrieve the swarm.
- Check ponds for aquatic weeds, bring us a sample so you can have a positive ID before purchasing a chemical.
- When mowing, use safety glasses and hearing protection. No extra riders on mower. One seat means one rider!
- Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
- It’s now ok to plant trees and shrubs but don’t forget to water them.
- Get your vegetable publications from Cooperative Extension.
- 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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