On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Vance County Regional Farmers Market Spring Fling is this Saturday, May 9th, from 8am-1pm.
- The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their next meeting on June 8th, starting at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- Gardens need 1 inch of rain or irrigation per week.
- Read the label each time you use any chemical in your garden.
- Spray weed killers when the wind blows less. Be mindful of chemical drift.
- Identify insects before spraying a chemical. Cooperative Extension can help with insect or disease identification.
- 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.
- Keep your garden journal updated daily.
- 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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