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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, February 28th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • There will be a Cut Flower Production on Monday, March 2nd at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • If you haven’t fertilized your tall fescue lawn this year  apply fertilizer  according to your soil sample recommendation. Remember to use a slow release, turf grade fertilizer.
  • Sow tall fescue through early March if you can irrigate your lawn, if unable to irrigate, wait till September to reseed your lawn.
  • Begin pruning your fruit trees and grape vines, cooperative extension has pruning guides.
  • Have a thermometer in your greenhouse, when outside temps reach 70 degrees F you need to provide ventilation in your greenhouse or cold frame if you have plants in them.
  • If you want good pollination for vegetables, order a beehive now or contact a beekeeper to locate hives near your garden.
  • Now is the time to look at large trees that may be damaged or show signs of disease. If you have trees like this you need to contact a certified arborist.
  • Apply a broadleaf herbicide to your lawn if needed. Apply according to label directions.
  • Clean planting trays with 1 part bleach to 10 part water solution before adding planting mix to trays.
  • Check your lawn equipment and have your lawnmower serviced.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, February 28th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • There will be a Cut Flower Production on Monday, March 2nd at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Fertilize your tall fescue lawns this week. Remember to use a slow release, turf grade fertilizer.
  • Now is the second best time to reseed your tall fescue lawn, but you must be able to irrigate it, if not wait till September.
  • Go to google earth to view your landscape to see any gaps in your landscape. You may want to add plants in those gaps.
  • Have a thermometer in your greenhouse, when outside temps reach 70 degrees F you need to provide ventilation in your greenhouse or cold frame if you have plants in them,
  • Clean out perennial beds. Cut back dead foliage, clean out weeds, and refresh mulch.
  • Now is the time to look at large trees that may be damaged or show signs of disease. If you have trees like this you need to contact a certified arborist.
  • Get your piedmont planting guide now.
  • Check pruning equipment. Sharpen, repair, or even replace them. You can get pruning guides from Cooperative Extension.
  • Check your lawn equipment and have your lawnmower serviced.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, February 14th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Fertilize your tall fescue lawns this week. Remember to use a slow release, turf grade fertilizer.
  • Purchase a good soil thermometer to check soil temperature before planting.
  • Refresh mulch around trees and shrubs, but don’t over do it.
  • When ordering any seed or plants try to order varieties that are recommended for Zone 7.
  • Clean out perennial beds. Cut back dead foliage, clean out weeds, and refresh mulch.
  • Now is the time to look at large trees that may be damaged or show signs of disease. If you have trees like this you need to contact a certified arborist.
  • Get your piedmont planting guide now.
  • Check pruning equipment. Sharpen, repair, or even replace them. You can get pruning guides from Cooperative Extension.
  • Clean all of your planting trays with a 1part bleach to 9 parts water solution before you add potting media and start your seed.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The “Do You Want to be a Beekeeper” Workshop will be on Saturday, February 7th, starting at 9am 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.
  • When planning your spring garden, draw it out on paper to get a visual where your vegetables are going to be planted.
  • Keep your garden journal up to date, even log in when you do maintenance on equipment.
  • Clean out your greenhouse.
  • When ordering any seed or plants try to order varieties that have resistance to disease and insects.
  • Plan to grow one vegetable this year that you haven’t grown. Ex: arugula
  • Do a germination taste on any old seed. Take 10 seeds and wrap each seed in an individual paper towel. Lightly moisten each towel seed wrap, place in a warm area. Check in 10 days. If you have 5 seeds out of 10 that would be a 50% germination rate. If below 80% don’t plant that lot of seed. Purchase New seed.
  • Get your piedmont planting guide now.
  • Check pruning equipment. Sharpen, repair, or even replace them. You can get pruning guides from Cooperative Extension.
  • Check your garden equipment according to the manufacturer. Ex: wheelbarrow tires.
  • 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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Home and Garden Show

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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.
  • If you have limited space, consider raised beds.
  • Prepare for the upcoming inclement weather. Batteries, food that doesn’t need to be cooked, first aid kits, medications. Check on senior neighbors.
  • Use cat litter or sand on walking areas or drive ways salt can damage lawns and landscape plants.
  • When ordering any seed or plants try to order varieties that have resistance to disease and insects.
  • Order newly released seed varieties ASAP.
  • Purchase your seed starting mix  Be certain to get a good quality product that drains well. Avoid using garden soil. Home compost, or used potting mix.
  • Get your piedmont planting guide now.
  • Check pruning equipment. Sharpen, repair, or even replace them. You can get pruning guides from Cooperative Extension.
  • Check your garden equipment according to the manufacturer. Ex: wheelbarrow tires.
  • 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

Click Play!

Home and Garden Show

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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.
  • Take a soil sample now to improve your garden this year.
  • Prepare for the upcoming inclement weather. Batteries, food that doesn’t need to be cooked, first aid kits, medications. Check on senior neighbors.
  • Use cat litter or sand on walking areas or drive ways salt can damage lawns and landscape plants.
  • When ordering any seed or plants make sure they are recommended for Zone 7.
  • Order newly released seed varieties ASAP.
  • Does your landscape look drab? Consider planting something to make your landscape more interesting next winter. Consider ornamental grasses, trees with attractive bark, shrubs with berries, and even trees and shrubs that bloom in winter.
  • Get your piedmont planting guide now.
  • Check pruning equipment. Sharpen, repair, or even replace them.
  • Check your garden equipment according to the manufacturer. Ex: wheelbarrow tires.
  • 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

Click Play!

Home and Garden Show

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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

Click Play!

Home and Garden Show

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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.
  • Start your 2026 Garden Journal.
  • Write down garden goals for 2026.
  • Inventory your seed supply. Discard seeds 3 years or older.
  • Continue to plant trees and shrubs.
  • Consider constructing a small greenhouse or coldframe.
  • 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

Click Play!

Home and Garden Show

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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

Click Play!

Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is 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!
  • Check your compost pile and turn it if you haven’t done so recently.
  • Check local nurseries for sale items.
  • 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.
  • Review your 2025 Garden journal for what was successful and what was not very successful.
  • Remember to check your natural Christmas tree for water every day.
  • A small backyard greenhouse can help you jump start 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

Click Play!