On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The “Do You Want to be a Beekeeper” Workshop will be on Saturday, January 31st, from 7pm-9pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
• The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, February 14th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
• Start your 2026 Garden Journal.
• Start planning your spring garden on paper.
• Conduct a germination test on any leftover seed.
• When ordering any seed or plants make sure they are recommended for Zone 7.
• Order newly released seed varieties ASAP.
• Order seed after you have completed your seed inventory.
• Get your piedmont planting guide now.
• Check pruning equipment. Sharpen, repair, or even replace them.
• Soil sample now to improve your 2026 garden.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing winter chores.
• 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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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on Monday, January 12th, 2026 from 7pm-9pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
• Review your 2025 garden journal Check what went well and not so well.
• What are your Garden resolutions for 2026?
• Check your compost pile and turn it if you haven’t done so recently.
• Continue to plant trees and shrubs.
• Consider constructing a small greenhouse or coldframe.
• Visit a public garden/arboretum over the holidays to see which plants look good during the winter.
• Get your piedmont planting guide now.
• Inventory your seed before purchasing more seed.
• Soil sample now to improve your 2026 garden.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing winter chores.
• 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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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is now closed for the season. Thanks to all customers and vendors for a successful year in 2025!
• Soil Samples are $4 per sample, Don’t guess soil test!
• Use foliage from your Landscape to make festive decorations.
• Check your compost pile and turn it if you haven’t done so recently.
• Check local nurseries and garden centers for gift ideas and hints to Santa.
• You can continue to plant trees in your landscape.
• Visit a public garden/arboretum over the holidays to see which plants look good during the winter.
• Clean old nests out of bird houses.
• Remember to check your natural Christmas tree for water every day.
• Do not use salt on your drive, use sand or cat litter for added traction.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing fall chores.
• 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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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
• There will be a Small Grain Referendum on December 4th at the Vance County Cooperative Extension Building.
• Peak season for soil sample. The fees start on November 26. It’s $4.00 per sample with a turn around of 3 weeks.
• Make a fresh cut at the base of natural Christmas trees before placing the tree in the stand.
• Take inventory of your garden tools while you are cleaning and storing them. Do any need to be replaced before next spring?
• Visit a local nursery to purchase your poinsettias. You will likely find a better selection of colors and sizes.
• You can continue to plant trees in your landscape.
• Continue composting your leaves. Do Not Burn them!
• Double check all equipment that has held water this year. That equipment needs to be drained of all water.
• Select greenery from your landscape to make festive holiday decorations. Ex holly, cedar, pine cuttings.
• Check cole crops for disease and insects.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing fall chores.
• 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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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

• The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
• Peak season for soil sample. The fees start on November 26. It’s $4.00 per sample with a turn around of 3 weeks.
• Thinking about planting trees and shrubs. You can give Cooperative Extension a call.
• Start setting goals for next year’s garden.
• Use a leaf blower to keep leaves off your newly emerged grass.
• Continue planting fall bulbs.
• Start composting your leaves. Do Not Burn them!
• Check vegetables that have been in storage. Ex: Irish potatoes.
• Do not prune anything in your landscape.
• Check cole crops for disease and insects.
• Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing fall chores.
• 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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