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Oldham County Extension Agriculture Updates 

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 / Traci Johnson

Keeping up with the countdown – only 40 days until spring! Read on for info on classes and field days coming up now through summer. For Horse Owners - The University of Kentucky is currently researching how owners select and utilize hay for their horses.  Please take a few moments to complete our survey to … Continue reading Oldham County Extension Agriculture Updates 

How to Manage Insect Pests in the Garden

July 19, 2021July 14, 2021 / michaelboice4151

Concerned about using pesticides in your garden? Try managing insects with integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.

Protect Your Plants During Home Renovations

July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 / Traci Johnson

When prepping for home renovations, remember your plants. Use these tips to help minimize landscape damage during construction and other work.

Growing Good Scents

June 23, 2021June 18, 2021 / michaelboice4151

Well-designed garden smell as good as they look. Use these tips to add irresistible, floral fragrances to your garden.

Gardening Friends?

May 27, 2021June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

Gardening season is here. As we become more involved in our landscapes and gardens, we need to be watchful of the possible hazards we might encounter.

Tree of the Week: American Plum

April 17, 2021June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

This native Kentucky plum tree is an important food source for a wide variety of wildlife. Native Americans used these wild plums extensively.

Winter and the Landscape

March 4, 2021June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

Winter is a time of stress on the landscape plants. Extra care during the winter will protect plants in the landscape, and they will recover looking their best.

Spring Ag Notes

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Spring ag news includes Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays, a note from the Oldham County Conservation District, and Private Pesticide Applicator training.

Disease Resistant Vegetable Seeds

March 3, 2021June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 1 Comment

Using varieties that have disease resistance and/or tolerance to certain weather conditions is a helpful tool for vegetable production, especially if you don’t plan to use pesticides.

Houseplants Liven Up Living Spaces

January 6, 2021January 8, 2021 / Traci Johnson / 1 Comment

Coming in all shapes and sizes, houseplants add color and texture to the home. Studies point to houseplants as being good for your wellbeing too.

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