Building a Self-Watering Raised Bed

Posted on March 15, 2021 by krjack4

On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Building a Self-Watering Raised Bed with Kara Back, County Extension Agent for Horticulture in Taylor County. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

See what other webinars are coming this season here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-two/
View Season One webinars here: https://kentuckyhortnews.com/horticulture-webinar-wednesdays/season-one/

Starter Fertilizer and Lawn Establishment

Posted on March 8, 2021 by krjack4

On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Starter Fertilizer and Lawn Establishment with Brad Lee, Extension Specialist for the University of Kentucky. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

New Plants for a New Year

Posted on March 1, 2021 by krjack4

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on New Plants for a New Year with Amy Aldenderfer, County Extension Agent for Horticulture in Hardin County. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Pruning Brambles

Posted on February 22, 2021 by krjack4

On Wednesday, February 3, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Pruning Brambles with Shawn Wright, UK Horticulture Specialist. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Pruning Apple Trees

Posted on February 15, 2021 by krjack4

On Wednesday, February 17, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Pruning Apple Trees with Daniel Becker, Extension Associate for Vegetables and Fruit. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Vegetables in Small Spaces

Posted on February 8, 2021 by krjack4

On Wednesday, February 10, the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays presents a training on Vegetables in Small Spaces with Beth Wilson, County Extension Agent for Horticulture in Pulaski County. The webinar begins at 12:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am CST.

Frost Flowers

Posted on February 4, 2021 by krjack4

While taking a walk last December, I noticed a strange looking icy, foam-like material that appeared to be “growing” near the tree line. Upon further investigation, they were some type of ice formations. Although I did not know it at the time, I had stumbled upon was a patch of frost flowers, which are also called ice fringes, ice ribbons, or rabbit ice. They can take on strange, beautiful shapes.

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Houseplant Woes

Posted on February 4, 2021 by krjack4

So, your houseplants are yellow…

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Bring Your Garden Inside

Posted on February 4, 2021 by krjack4

If the thought of facing a long winter without straight-from-the-garden freshness makes you sad, weep no more. It’s easy as tomato pie to grow your own produce indoors.

There are a number of indoor gardening systems on the market today. They range in price and require anything from 2 square feet in space all the way to a multi-tiered 5-feet wide rack of shelving and grow lights. But if you don’t have the money or space to invest in one of these systems, don’t worry. There’s plenty you can do without them.

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Backyard Gooseberries

Posted on February 4, 2021 by krjack4

Gooseberries are an underused fruiting shrub currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Many gardeners are learning that this tasty fruit is easy to grow and makes excellent pies, jams, and jellies. Gooseberries belong to the genus Ribes which also includes red, black, and white currants and jostaberries. Its ease of growing, small size, and attractive red, green, or yellowish fruit, which are high in Vitamin C, make gooseberries well suited for home gardens.

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