On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Vance County Regional Farmers Market opens this Saturday, May 2nd, open from 8am-1pm.
- Know what insect you have in your garden before spraying, it might be a beneficial insect.
- Use a soaker hose to irrigate raised beds.
- Refrain from using weed killers until weeds and grass start back actively growing.
- 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.
- Gardens need at least 1 inch of rain or irrigation per week.
- Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
- Clean out your rain gauges to accurately measure the amount of rain.
- 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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