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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 

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.

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.

Bring Your Garden Inside

December 26, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 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, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

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

How to Handle Fall Yard Waste

October 24, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 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, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 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, 2020April 28, 2022 / Traci Johnson / 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, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 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.

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