FESCUE CARE
Best time to fertilize and sow tall fescue is first half of September. Carolina Lawns is your complete turf guide for NC, including details on selection, maintenance, and overseeding. Download it here:
FALL GARDEN
There’s still time to plant many vegetables for a fall harvest. Here’s a link to the complete planting calendar:
AVOID PRUNING
Now is not a good time to prune, except for dead, diseased or damaged branches. Otherwise, at least wait until trees and shrubs are fully dormant in November or December, or even better wait until late winter.
NEW FARMERS MARKET OPENING IN HENDERSON, 2014
Construction is proceeding well on the new Vance County Regional Farmers Market. It will be located just off Beckford Dr. near the Social Security Administration. Opening early 2014! Here is a link to a recent construction photo:
FREE SEEDS FOR SCHOOL GARDENS
Thanks to a generous donation, I have a bunch of seeds available for anyone working on a school garden project. Just get in touch with me and we’ll make arrangements to get them to you!