On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays, from 8am-1pm.
- Check moisture in hanging planters each day.
- Open ends of rows that have standing water in them after storms.
- Spray weed killers when the wind blows less. Be mindful of chemical drift.
- Purchase two sprayers label one for weed killers and label one for insecticides.
- If you planted seed in your garden and ample rain has occurred, be mindful of soil crusting. You need to slightly loosen the soil surface to help the seed to emerge well.
- Check your garden weekly for insects and disease.
- Monitor plants for Nitrogen deficiency. Yellow green leaves are the first sign of nitrogen deficiency.
- Continue your fruit spray program according to product directions.
- Record rainfall each day in your garden journal.
- 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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