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Extension Agent for Horticulture Serving home gardeners and Green Industry professionals, including commercial fruit & vegetable producers. Advisor to: Christian County Master Gardener Association; Downtown Hopkinsville Farmers Market.

Great Native Alternatives to Invasive Trees

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On Wednesday, October 26, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents Great Native Alternatives to Invasive Trees with Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry Specialist. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Register for the meeting here.

See what other webinars are coming this season here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-three/


View Season Two webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-two/
View Season One webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-one/

October is Garlic Planting Time

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With ghosts, goblins, and vampires on the prowl in October, it’s the perfect time to plant your garlic for next spring. Garlic has long been viewed as a way to ward off vampires, according to European folklore. Whether that is fact or fiction, one thing is for sure, October is the time to plant garlic. Planting in the fall produces larger bulbs and more complex flavors. Garlic enhances food recipes and is seen as a traditional medicine in some cultures.  

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Tree Risk Assessment

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On Wednesday, October 19, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents Tree Risk Assessment with Dr. Bill Fountain, retired UK Specialist. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Register for the meeting here.

See what other webinars are coming this season here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-three/


View Season Two webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-two/
View Season One webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-one/

How to Help Your Trees Thrive

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On Wednesday, October 12, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents How to Help Your Trees Thrive with Dave Leonard, ISA Certified Arborist. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Register for the meeting here.

See what other webinars are coming this season here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-three/


View Season Two webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-two/
View Season One webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-one/

Soil Testing

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Soil testing is a soil-management tool we use to determine the fertility of soil as well as the optimum lime and fertilizer requirements for crops. Fall is the best time of year to test your soil. Most nutrients take some time to break down and become available to the plant. If you give them all winter to break down, by the time you are ready to plant in the spring, the plants can better take up the nutrients.

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Small Trees for Small Lots

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On Wednesday, October 5, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents Small Trees for Small Lots with Kelly Jackson, UK Horticulture Agent for Christian County. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Register for the meeting here.

See what other webinars are coming this season here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-three/


View Season Two webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-two/
View Season One webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-one/

Combating the Spread of Fire Ants

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We know that fire ants have been in the state since 2000. They have typically been an invasive species only in Western Kentucky; however, earlier this year, Kentuckians discovered them in the eastern part of the state. These ants can pose a risk to human, animal, and crop health. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn’t currently list Kentucky as an “invaded” state, you should still know how to prevent, spot, report and treat fire ants in case you do encounter them. 

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All About Bluebirds

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On Wednesday, September 28, Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays welcomes Chris Forsythe, local bluebird enthusiast, who will present All About Bluebirds. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Register for the meeting here.

See what other webinars are coming this season here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-three/


View Season Two webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-two/
View Season One webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-one/

Digging and Storing Dahlias

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On Wednesday, September 21, Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays welcomes Alexis Amorese, Boyle County Horticulture Agent, who will present Digging and Storing Dahlias. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Register for the meeting here.

See what other webinars are coming this season here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-three/


View Season Two webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-two/
View Season One webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-one/

Garden Cover Crops

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On Wednesday, September 14, Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays welcomes Amanda Sears, Madison County Horticulture Agent, who will present Garden Cover Crops. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Register for the meeting here.

See what other webinars are coming this season here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-three/


View Season Two webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-two/
View Season One webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-one/