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November Gardening Tips November is now upon us. Soon our minds may be focused on preparing for the holiday season, but there are still important tasks to complete in the garden this time of year. General Gardening Tips ● It is a good time to get your soil tested for next season. Forms and boxes can be obtained at N.C. Cooperative Extension - Wayne County Center, located at The Maxwell Center. The seasonal $4 per sample fee runs from December through March. From April through November, samples are free. Lawn ● Remove fallen leaves from lawns as soon as possible to provide ample sunlight for the grass. Piles of leaves can become wet blankets that smother your lawn. ● If you have not already done so, apply pre- emergence herbicide to your lawn to prevent winter weeds. Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers ● November is the time to plant spring-fl owering bulbs like daffodils, crocus, hyacinths, and tulips. ● Bring out the bird feeders and stock them with bird seed for the birds. Remember to provide fresh water for them throughout the winter months. Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs ● Till your vegetable garden to expose many insect pests to birds and winter cold, reducing the numbers in next year's garden. ● A good cleaning of fruit trees can reduce future problems. Keep mulches pulled back several inches from the base of trees to prevent bark injury from hungry mice and voles. ● Be sure not to store apples or pears with vegetables. The fruits give off ethylene gas, which speeds up the breakdown of vegetables and cause them to develop off-flavors. 2 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY NOVEMBER 2026 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER Line-up! Line-up! Fall Watercolor Course November 4, 2026 | November 11, 2026 9:00- 12:00 pm 5:00 - 8:00 pm. (registration closed) Mystery Masterpieces Gallery Opening 6:00- 8:00 pm | Friday, November 6, 2026. Single ticket $35, Couple $65 Purchase a ticket and see what mystery canvas you receive! Yoga and Mimosas Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 1:00 -2:30 Start your holiday shopping with handmade art! Open for the holiday season. Teen Art Club November 10, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm Holiday Art Market Opening November 14th 12:00 - 6:00 pm Pop-up Gypsy Bean Coffee Shop Featuring Pam Shearer Opening reception: November 19th 6-7pm Exhibition Dates: Nov. 16th - Dec. 15th Downtown Lights Up November 24, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 pm *To register for specific programs and events, please visit www.artsinwayne.org or call 919-947-0009. Averil Williams, Publisher and Owner A Publication of AUTH Media Group, LLC 2822 Cashwell Dr, #330 Goldsboro, NC 27534 919-289-9238 averil@thebuzzaroundwaynecounty.com www.thebuzzaroundwaynecounty.com Only 1 copy per household • All rights reserved We reserve the right to accept or deny any advertising or news items presented to us. All advertising copy in The Buzz unless completely made and submitted by someone else, remains property of AUTH Media Group and cannot be used without written permission from Buzz management. GOBBLE UP GOBBLE UP THE THE GRATITUDE! GRATITUDE! By Averil Williams November is here, and The BUZZ is counting blessings, spreading smiles, and serving up a whole lot of THANKS! This edition celebrates two incredible Wayne County citizens whose Buzzworthy stories will warm your heart and remind you how much good lives right here in our hive. Your favorite Speak Your Mind is back, and guess what? THE PUZZLES ARE BACK, TOO! You spoke, we listened! Thank you for sticking with us, buzzing with us, and making this year sweeter. And get ready… a little something called The Honey Drop is coming weekly! More BUZZ, more fun, straight to you! Want the inside scoop on Wayne County's sweetest finds? The Honey Drop brings you the week's hottest BUZZ, the best local eats with real-time specials, Top 5 weekend events, and a sweet giveaway! Turn to page 13 and Join The Hive FREE