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Houseplants Liven Up Living Spaces

January 6, 2021January 8, 2021 / Lauren State / 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.

Bring Your Garden Inside

December 26, 2020December 16, 2020 / Lauren State / 1 Comment

You don't have to face a long winter without home grown produce. Use these tips to bring your garden indoors.

How to Prevent Backyard Fruit Diseases

December 3, 2020November 23, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Home gardeners take note: late winter management is key to preventing backyard fruit diseases.

BQCA & Pesticide Applicator Certifications

December 3, 2020November 23, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Online training options are available for Beef Quality & Care Assurance and Private Pesticide Applicator certifications. Contact the office to schedule in-person training.

How to Handle Fall Yard Waste

October 24, 2020October 23, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Fall in a beautiful but messy time in Kentucky. How you handle yard waste impacts your garden and our environment.

Fall Is Garlic Planting Time

October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / 1 Comment

Fall is the perfect time of year to plant garlic. Garlic takes fall and winter to develop its roots, produces foliage in early spring, and is harvested in summer.

Soils, Fertilizers, & Plant Growth

September 22, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

What everyone should know about soil nutrients, fertilizers, and plant growth. Get a quick rundown of soil nutrients, fertilizers, soil testing, and other important information related to plant growth.

Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs

September 21, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

Fall is the time to think about all those flowers we associate with spring: tulips, daffodils, crocus, and other flowering bulbs. Spring-flowering bulbs are easy-to-grow plants that provide early color to your garden.

Growing & Cooking With Herbs

June 18, 2020December 11, 2020 / Lauren State / 2 Comments

Seasoning your dishes with herbs provides your family with delicious, nutritious meals. Use these tips to grow herbs at home for cooking with.

How to Grow Your Own Salsa

June 12, 2020October 21, 2020 / Lauren State / Leave a comment

If you are new to gardening, give salsa gardening a try! To begin a salsa garden at home, you'll need a few basic plants such as tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro. Use salsa gardening tips from this horticulture video.

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