Oldham County Cooperative Extension Blog

Growing Family, Farms, and Community in Oldham County, Kentucky.

Skip to content
  • About Cooperative Extension
  • County Website
  • UK Extension
  • Facebook Page
  • Twitter
Search

Gardening

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.

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.

Growing & Cooking With Herbs

June 18, 2020June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / 3 Comments

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

Getting Into the Summer Garden

May 31, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 2 Comments

Horticulture Assistant Michael Boice offers summer gardening advice on vegetable gardening, container gardening, mulching, house plants, summer weed control, and more.

Celebrate Earth Day At Home

April 22, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

April 22, 2020, is the 50th Earth Day. Here are some ideas for celebrating Earth Day at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Try A Small-Scale Garden This Year

March 12, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 2 Comments

Get tips and information on gardening in small spaces (including urban spaces). More gardening information available online and at your county Extension office.

Soil Testing and Other Fall Gardening Activities

September 3, 2019June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 2 Comments

Fall gardening activities include soil testing, planting spring bulbs, mulching, and lawn fertilization, and more.

Summer Gardening Activities

May 31, 2019June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 1 Comment

A quick list from Horticulture Assistant Michael to help guide you in your summer gardening activities.

Why You Should Test Your Soil

March 27, 2019June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / 2 Comments

Soil testing helps you make informed decisions about fertilizer application, site selection for crops, and so much more. Farms, home gardens, and lawns all greatly benefit from soil testing.

Posts navigation

← Older posts

Hours & Info

Oldham County Extension
207 Parker Drive
La Grange, KY 40031
502-222-9453
Open Weekdays
8:00am-12:00pm
1:00pm-4:30pm

Recent Posts

  • Raising Backyard Chickens
  • December 2022 Ag News & Events
  • November 2022 Ag News & Events
  • National Farmer’s Day: Celebrating Oldham County Farmers
  • Pesticide Calculations for Small Acreages

Categories

  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • Budget & Finance
  • Family & Consumer Sciences
  • Farming
  • Food
  • Gardening
  • Health
  • Homemakers
  • Uncategorized

Oldham County Extension Facebook

Oldham County Extension Facebook

Tags

4-h 4h ag agriculture children education extension family family and consumer science fcs Food Gardening Health healthy eating healthy lifestyle healthy recipes kentucky kids ky 4-h oc 4-h oldham county oldham county 4-h recipe university of kentucky youth

Educational programs of KY Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Website Powered by WordPress.com.
  • Follow Following
    • Oldham County Cooperative Extension Blog
    • Join 379 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Oldham County Cooperative Extension Blog
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...