Welcome to Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays.
Each week University of Kentucky Extension Agents and Specialists bring informative programs straight to you.
You can join us live at 1PM CST on ZOOM each Wednesday.
Recordings will be posted to this site following the live meeting.
Upcoming Programs
October 21: Growing Shiitake Mushrooms – Faye Kuosman
October 28: Fall Floral Arrangement Demonstration – Andrea Stith
November 4: Mushrooms – Dr. Ellen Crocker
November 11: Vegetable Garden Cleanup – Dr. Emily Pfeufer
November 18: Enjoying Holiday Plants – Annette Heisdorffer, (Last Training of the Year)
Backyard Black Raspberries
Recorded March 25, 2020
Dr. Shawn Wright, horticulture specialist for the University of Kentucky, presents on how to grow black raspberries.
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Black Raspberry Survey
Spotted Winged Drosophila
SWD Management
Taking Soil Test Samples
Growing Blackberries and Raspberries in KY
So You Think You Want to be a Beekeeper
Recorded April 8, 2020
Lindie Huffman, ANR Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Pendleton County, helps you decide if beekeeping is for you.
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Video Notes
Beekeeping Survey
Asparagus in the Garden
Recorded April 15, 2020
Sharon Flynt, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Scott County, talks home asparagus production from site prep to harvest.
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Asparagus Survey
Start Composting at Home
Recorded April 22, 2020
Adam Leonberger, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Franklin County, shows you how to turn garden waste to valuable compost.
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Compost Survey
HO-75 Home Composting publication
Insects in the Garden
Recorded May 6, 2020
Sarah Stolz, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Campbell County, talks about some common pests found in the landscape.
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Beginner Vegetable Gardening
Recorded May 13, 2020
Andrea Stith, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Barren County, gives an introduction to vegetable gardening.
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ID 128 Home Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky
ID 248 Gardening In Small Spaces
Perennials for Late Summer & Fall Color
Recorded May 20, 2020
Dennis Morgeson, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Washington County, discusses perennial plants that will add late summer and fall color to your flower bed.
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Herb Gardening
Recorded May 20, 2020
Macy Fawns, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Mason County, discusses basic herbs every gardener should grow.
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Extending Vegetable Gardening into the Fall
Recorded June 3, 2020
Annette Heisdorffer Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Daviess County, covers how to get the most from your garden late in the season.
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How Cool Are Fungi? Basics of Plant Disease
Recorded June 10, 2020
Dr. Nicole Gauthier, plant disease specialist for the University of Kentucky, presents on recognizing fungi diseases.
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Strawberries
Recorded June 17, 2020
Dr. Shawn Wright, horticulture specialist for the University of Kentucky, presents on how to grow strawberries.
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Attracting Pollinators
Recorded June 24, 2020
Amy Aldenderfer, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Hardin County, talks about pollinators and how to attract them to your garden.
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Homegrown Tomato Troubleshooting
Recorded July 1, 2020
Faye Kuosman, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Woodford County, talks about managing your tomatoes mid-season.
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Stream Buffers
Recorded July 8, 2020
Dr. Amanda Gumbert, water quality specialist for the University of Kentucky, talks about developing and preserving healthy streams.
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Using IPM to Manage Insects in the Garden
Recorded July 15, 2020
Jessica Bessin, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Mercer County, discusses managing insects using alternatives to pesticides.
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Flower Garden Floral Design
Recorded July 22, 2020
Kara Back, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Taylor County demonstrated a floral arrangement and discusses how you can use flowers from your garden.
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Instructions
Tips and Tricks for Vegetable Seed Saving
Recorded July 29, 2020
Dr. Emily Pfeufer, plant pathology specialist for the University of Kentucky, talks about how to reduce disease carryover when saving seeds.
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Invasive Plants in Your Garden and Yard
Recorded August 12, 2020
Dr. Ellen Crocker, Extension Specialist for Forest Health, discusses management of invasive plants in your landscape.
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Non-Nuclear Weed Control
Recorded August 19, 2020
Beth Wilson, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Pulaski County discusses non-chemical means of weed control.
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Drought and Heat and My Lawn
Recorded August 26, 2020
Andy Rideout, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Henderson County discusses the process of fall lawn renovation of tall fescue.
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Top Ten Trees for Kentucky
Recorded September 2, 2020
Dr. Win Dunwell, Extension Specialists for Horticulture, discusses top performing trees to grow in Kentucky landscapes.
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Pruning Basics
Recorded September 9, 2020
Ray Tackett, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Bourbon County discusses how to prune landscape trees.
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Growing Garlic in Kentucky
Recorded September 16, 2020
Dennis Morgeson, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Washington County, discusses growing garlic.
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Bulb Basics: Plant Now for Spring Color
Recorded September 23, 2020
Sharon Flynt, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Scott County, discusses selecting and planting bulbs.
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Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases in Kentucky
Recorded September 30, 2020
Dr. Jonathan Larson, Extension Specialists for Entomology, discusses Kentucky ticks and the diseases they carry.
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How to Start a Community Garden
Recorded October 7, 2020
Bethany Pratt, Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Kentucky in Jefferson County, walks us through the steps of beginning a community garden.
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Hands Free Hydroponics
Recorded October 14, 2020
Stephen Lewis, Horticulture Extension Agent for Kentucky State University in Jefferson County, discusses simple hydroponics for gardeners.
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