Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Small Greenhouse
Interested in starting your springtime vegetable plants from seed or propagating plants from cuttings? A small backyard greenhouse might be just the thing to help you achieve those goals.
Wayne Rowland, technician with Vance County’s Cooperative Extension service, reports that constructing a backyard greenhouse may be simpler than you’d think.
With some simple hand tools and some basic knowledge of construction, it’s not that difficult, Rowland said during on Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny!
All the materials can be purchased from most building supply stores, he said, from PVC pipe to the clear plastic sheeting used to cover the frame.
As for site selection, you’ll want a level spot that has good drainage. If you’re mainly interested in plant propagation – growing plants from cuttings of other plants – it’s best to place the structure in partial shade, such as on the north side of a large, deciduous tree.
For growing plants from seeds or for growing plants to maturity, it’s best to choose a site that has maximum sun exposure. You can always use a shade cloth to control the amount of sunlight, he added.
As for the frame of the greenhouse, treated lumber will hold up longer than untreated wood. But don’t use lumber treated with creosote, which could leech into the ground and then get into the plants.
If you don’t have a perfectly level spot for the greenhouse, Rowland said it’s better to dig a trench on the high side of the site instead of trying to build up the low side to ensure that the foundation boards are level.
The PVC pipe will be used for the uprights and overhead “ribs” that give the greenhouse shape. Use simple metal clamps to fit the pipe ends onto the wooden frame and tighten to ensure a solid fit. Stretch the clear sheeting over the frame and you’re done!
For more information, call 252.438.8188.
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover Stress And Parenting
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Start your garden journal for 2023
- Study up on Grapevine pruning.
- Sketch out on paper your garden plan for 2023
- Check flower beds for cool season weeds and pull them now while they are small.
- When ordering seeds don’t get caught up in all of the photos in seed catalogs. Order what you need.
- Take stock of vegetable gardening supplies such as seed starting trays,tomato cages,Irrigation supplies, et cetera
- If you think you have any shade trees that need pruning, begin making arrangements now.
- Construct a small greenhouse to be able to grow plants next year.
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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Native Plants
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Stress, Pt. 1
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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Wandering, Pt. 4
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Check garden hand tools clean, sharpen, sand handles, apply linseed oil to protect from rust
- Download a copy of the Central NC Vegetable Planting Calendar so you can stay on schedule through the upcoming growing season.
- Order vegetable seed asap some varieties have already sold out.
- Continue to monitor soil moisture of anything you planted this fall (turf, trees, shrubs, pansies, etc.)
- Spread aged compost on your garden
- Learn more about exotic invasive plants and insects such as spotted lanternfly and do your part to prevent their spread.
- Have pictures of garden equipment with serial numbers for insurance purposes. Ex Fire or theft.
- Plan a visit to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh.
- Construct a small greenhouse to be able to grow plants next year.
- Make your 2023 gardening resolutions.
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