Extension notes: Help your garden weather a heatwave
If you think you’re hot, ask your plants (not literally). They can suffer under high summer heat, too. Most vegetables and native plants can withstand a periodic heatwave, but once … Read More
Category: Agriculture
Extension Notes: Protect yourself from ticks
Kentucky is an ideal environment for ticks as we have forests, humidity and a large deer population. It is important to take precautions to prevent tick bites, especially if you … Read More
Extension Notes: Simple strategies to control mosquitoes
All mosquitos need standing water to develop through their larval stages, and that doesn’t necessarily mean a lake or pond. It also includes bird baths, kiddie pools and even discarded … Read More
Support your local farmers market
In July, “From the Woods Today” is going to explore oak ailments, bird feeder disease, mushrooms and much more. The University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources Extension’s weekly webcast is a spinoff from the original radio program, “From the Woods KY” that recently won the Gold Award for Podcast or Radio Program from the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals. The webcast offers relevant and interesting information about woodlands and wildlife each Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT.
Extension Notes: Integrated pest management in the home garden
If you’re a gardener, at one time or another, you’ve had pest problems. Insects or animals decide your plants are the best place to dine and reproduce. What’s a gardener … Read More
Extension notes: Recycle that garden waste
A little miracle happens when you compost garden waste. In a few months you get rich, crumbly, beautiful organic material filled with microbial life that will improve your soil and … Read More
Extension Notes: Senior Farmer’s Market vouchers to be distributed June 22
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program vouchers will be distributed at the Northeast Community Action Agencies on Tuesday, June 22nd. Vouchers will be available in Olive Hill from 8:30 AM -12:30 … Read More