1

I N S I D E

T H I S

I S S U E

UK re-

searchers

find pesky

lawn

weeds

good for

pollinators

2

Healthy

Tips

4

2015

Schedule

of Classes

6

High tun-

nel webi-

nar series

a conven-

ient option

for grow-

ers

8

Annual

Turf and

Landscape

Manage-

ment

Short

Course

10

Upcoming

Events

11

Gifted Gardener F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5

SUPPORT 4-H

WHEN YOU RENEW

YOUR AG TAG Support Nelson

County 4-H amp FFA by accepting the

voluntary donation of $1000 when

you renew you farm license

plate Last year 29 of eligible

plates elected to donate Help us

reach our goal of 50 Your dona-

tion goes to support 4-H programs

and scholarships for 4-H graduating

Seniors

SPRING IS COMING deners are currently heavily in-

volved in the planning of the

Blooming Bardstown Garden

Tour A lot of committee work is

taking place currently but perhaps

the one that feels the most pres-

sure this time of year is the gar-

den selection committee We are

looking for a few more gardens to

showcase this year Your help

would be greatly appreciated in

helping find gardens If you know

of a beautiful garden big or

small that would be willing

to be on tour please let us

know You can call or email me

at the Extension office

Remember that if you

have questions feel free to give

me a call and we will work it

through Spring is wonderfully

reinvigorating time of year for

many of us so stay active healthy

and safe

Spring will be upon us

before we know it (the robins

just stripped the Foster hollies of

their berries) and the time to

plan is now With a month or

so of continued unfriendly

weather ahead of us we can take

this indoor time to plan The

catalogs have been filling the

mailbox lately providing us gar-

deners with plenty of plant eye

candy I believe it is a fine idea

to plot out your garden and

know what space you have to

plant before you even open the

catalogs I still have to tell my

kids when they are filling their

plates to not to let their eyes

get bigger than their bellies The

same holds true for seed and

plant purchasing I am guilty of

buying way more than I can

plant Planning makes the pro-

cess much easier One of our

UK specialist Dr Shawn Wright

recently shared some data with

us referring to vegetable gar-

dens He said ldquoAs a rule of

thumb a well‑planned and

properly kept garden should

produce 600 to 700 pounds of

produce per 1000 square feet

but you donrsquot need that much

space if you use it wisely ldquo

In other planning news

the Kentucky Home Master gar-

2

UK RESEARCHERS FIND PESKY LAWN

WEEDS GOOD FOR POLLINATORS

BY KATIE PRATT

For many homeowners

dandelions and white clo-

ver are nothing more than

a nuisance but University

of Kentucky entomology

researchers have found

they are a welcome pres-

ence to many pollinator

species

UK entomologist Dan Pot-

ter and Jonathan Larson

University of Nebraska

extension entomologist

then a UKAg doctoral stu-

dent sampled the weeds

for bees and other pollina-

tors in Central Kentucky

lawns in the spring and

summer of 2011 and 2012

Their goal was to identify

pollinator species that

could be affected if the

weeds were accidentally

sprayed with lawn insecti-

cides These lawn weeds

bloom around the same time

insecticides to control pests

such as grubs should be ap-

plied Lawns in the study

were comprised of about 30

percent weeds

ldquoIn the spring a lot of native

bees that are foraging on

these weeds are queens and

are very vulnerable as their

colonies are not yet estab-

lishedrdquo said Potter a profes-

sor in the UK College of Ag-

riculture Food and Environ-

ment ldquoIf someonersquos lawn is

treated with certain insecti-

cides in April or May and the

bees come in contact with

residues on weed blooms

then theyrsquove not only lost

that colony but the potential

for reproduction for next

yearrdquo

In addition UK researchers

tested whether bee species

collected in

urban and

suburban

lawns were

just as numer-

ous and di-

verse as bee

species col-

lected from

rural lawns

Larson and

ldquoI hope we are

able to raise

awareness of the

numerous

beneficial bees in

our lawns and

that a patch of

clover can be

beneficialrdquo

LA

WN

2

UK RESEARCHERS FIND PESKY LAWN

WEEDS GOOD FOR POLLINATORS

BY KATIE PRATT

For many homeowners

dandelions and white clo-

ver are nothing more than

a nuisance but University

of Kentucky entomology

researchers have found

they are a welcome pres-

ence to many pollinator

species

UK entomologist Dan Pot-

ter and Jonathan Larson

University of Nebraska

extension entomologist

then a UKAg doctoral stu-

dent sampled the weeds

for bees and other pollina-

tors in Central Kentucky

lawns in the spring and

summer of 2011 and 2012

Their goal was to identify

pollinator species that

could be affected if the

weeds were accidentally

sprayed with lawn insecti-

cides These lawn weeds

bloom around the same time

insecticides to control pests

such as grubs should be ap-

plied Lawns in the study

were comprised of about 30

percent weeds

ldquoIn the spring a lot of native

bees that are foraging on

these weeds are queens and

are very vulnerable as their

colonies are not yet estab-

lishedrdquo said Potter a profes-

sor in the UK College of Ag-

riculture Food and Environ-

ment ldquoIf someonersquos lawn is

treated with certain insecti-

cides in April or May and the

bees come in contact with

residues on weed blooms

then theyrsquove not only lost

that colony but the potential

for reproduction for next

yearrdquo

In addition UK researchers

tested whether bee species

collected in

urban and

suburban

lawns were

just as numer-

ous and di-

verse as bee

species col-

lected from

rural lawns

Larson and

ldquoI hope we are

able to raise

awareness of the

numerous

beneficial bees in

our lawns and

that a patch of

clover can be

beneficialrdquo

LA

WN

3

UK RESEARCHERS FIND PESKY LAWN

WEEDS GOOD FOR POLLINATORS

bloom around the same time

insecticides to control pests

such as grubs should be ap-

plied Lawns in the study

were comprised of about 30

percent weeds

ldquoIn the spring a lot of native

bees that are foraging on

these weeds are queens and

are very vulnerable as their

colonies are not yet estab-

lishedrdquo said Potter a profes-

sor in the UK College of Ag-

riculture Food and Environ-

ment ldquoIf someonersquos lawn is

treated with certain insecti-

cides in April or May and the

bees come in contact with

residues on weed blooms

then theyrsquove not only lost

that colony but the potential

for reproduction for next

yearrdquo

In addition UK researchers

tested whether bee species

collected in

urban and

suburban

lawns were

just as numer-

ous and di-

verse as bee

species col-

lected from

rural lawns

Larson and

Potter collected and identified more

than 2100 total pollinators Those pol-

linators were from 50 different species

including 37 bee species Scientists con-

sider two of the bumble bee species

they found uncommon and possibly

declining in population

The most common species collected

from dandelions were hover flies hon-

ey bees and wild native bees Honey

bees and native bumble bees were the

most common visitors to white clover

especially during the late summer They

collected several species of butterflies

including the common buckeye and

fritillaries on the white clover in the

late summer

Larson and Potter found just as many

pollinator species visiting urban and

suburban lawns as visiting lawns in rural

settings

ldquoI hope we are able to raise awareness

of the numerous beneficial bees in our

lawns and that a patch of clover can be

beneficial because those bees are the

ones pollinating our gardens flowers

and trees that provide not only food

for us but for a variety of urban wildlife

like birdsrdquo Potter said

Their paper was recently published in

the Journal of Insect Conservation

In a related study in 2013 Larson and

Potter found that mowing down flow-

ering weeds before or soon after treat-

ing a lawn for grubs or other pests

greatly reduces beesrsquo exposure to the

insecticide Homeowners should read

and follow the label directions when

using any pesticide

THE IMPORTANCE OF

PRESERVING HABITAT

FOR POLLINATORS

Habitat for pollinators is generally

misunderstood by homeowners

and farmers alike We tend to

look at those areas as weedy and

unsightly but their importance is

unequaled for the populations of

native bees and other pollinators

that call the areas home

With what some call recreational

mowing and fence to fence farm-

ing taking place at much higher

rates habitat destruction has also

escalated substantially Irsquom as

guilty as any I mow much more

property now than I did 10 years

ago because its easier than ever

before Batwing clippers and zero

turn mowers cut the job of mow-

ing in half which makes it easier to

mow more Just remember that a

lot of what we call weeds are the

food sources for many

For more information on what you

can do to increase habitat on your

farm see this wonderful publica-

tion on Farm Management for

Native Bees httpddadelawaregov

plantindformspublications

FarmManagementforNativeBees-

AGuideforDelawarepdf

4

FR

UIT

S

ldquoAlso consider

these foods

when you begin

planning for

your fruit and

veggie plantings

next spring ldquo

5

The pictographs on these two pages come from a twitter account

I follow called Daily Health Tips Ask a Doctor I find these pic-

tures easy to understand and help me make better decisions in my

food choices As we go into the holidays remember these pictures

as you graze the endless snack assortment at your next party

Also consider these foods when you begin planning for your fruit and veggie

plantings next spring Now we know we canrsquot believe everything on the internet

but this source seems to have accurate and easy to understand information

5

The pictographs on these two pages come from a twitter account

I follow called Daily Health Tips Ask a Doctor I find these pic-

tures easy to understand and help me make better decisions in my

food choices As we go into the holidays remember these pictures

as you graze the endless snack assortment at your next party

Also consider these foods when you begin planning for your fruit and veggie

plantings next spring Now we know we canrsquot believe everything on the internet

but this source seems to have accurate and easy to understand information

6

LE

AR

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G

Please register

for each class

you would like

to attend This

allows us to

plan properly

for resources

and space All

meetings on

pages 6 and 7

are at the

Nelson County

Extension

Office

T O R E G I S T E R C A L L

1 5 0 2 - 3 4 8 - 9 2 0 4

April 7th at 630 pm

BUILDING LOW COST RAISED BEDS FOR

GARDENING

Raised beds can be a very important aspect of a garden especially if you are not blessed to be on the best of soils

Come learn some cost effective ways to create raised beds for

aesthetics and practicality

March 4th at 530 pm

EMERALD ASH BORER WHEN SHOULD I DO

WHAT

With the dreaded emerald ash borer getting ever closer to

our county it is now time to think about what we can do to

save some of our prized shade trees Irsquoll tell you what to look for and how to treat your trees to protect them

April 21st at 1000 am

ldquoSUPER FOODrdquo GARDENING

The popular catch phrase ldquoSuper Foodsrdquo gets a lot a buzz in

the media these days Many of these foods we can grow

ourselves Wersquoll explore what makes a food ldquoSuperrdquo and

probably have some to take home to continue growing in

your garden

April 29th at 530 pm

DEVELOPING A CULINARY HERB GARDEN

Many herbs are even more enjoyable when they are fresh In

this class we will discuss the layout of a garden the many uses

of a variety of herbs and will even have some for you to take

home for season long enjoyment

7

2 0 1 5 S C H E D U L E O F

C L A S S E S

May 7th at 530 pm

CUT FLOWERS FOR THE GARDEN

There is nothing like bringing the outdoors inside in the form of a

beautifully arranged vase of cut flowers Choosing the right varieties will

mean all the difference so we will explore some new plants and look at

new varieties of old plants as well There will be some take home seeds

for you to test and trial in your garden

May 21st at 1000 am

FERMENTATION FOR HEALTH AND FOOD PRESERVATION

Fermenting your foods has been a method of food preservation for

centuries Many look at fermented foods as a essential part of healthy

eating During this class we will look at some of the safety issues

techniques and what makes this type of preservation a healthy choice

Third Thursday of the Month at 500 pm

MONTHLY SERIES OF TALKS AT THE BLOOMFIELD LIBRARY

At the Bloomfield library each month a new topic will be presented

different from the ones you see listed on this page See the Community

notes section of the KY Standard each month for the class offering

May 27th at 530 pm

INCREASING HABITAT FOR OUR POLLINATORS AND

OTHER WILDLIFE

We can all do our part to help increase habitat for our pollinators and

other wildlife Many point to habitat loss as a contributing factor for

Honey Bee decline We will look at what makes good habitat and how you

can establish a ldquoPollination Stationrdquo on your property

8

LE

AR

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BY AIMEE NIELSON

Many Kentucky growers

are using high tunnels to

extend their crop seasons

While it offers a great op-

portunity high tunnel pro-

duction can be overwhelm-

ing without the right tools

Growers can learn to navi-

gate the ins-and-outs of

high tunnel production

through a series of six

webinars offered in Febru-

ary and March

The University of Kentucky

College of Agriculture

Food and Environmentrsquos

Center for Crop Diversifi-

cation through the Barn-

hart Fund for Excellence is

sponsoring the series

ldquoWe are trying to take the

information to folks right

in their homes and share it

with them at a convenient

timerdquo said Miranda Hi-

leman Combs senior ex-

tension associate with the

ldquoGrowers can

learn to navigate

the ins-and-outs

of high tunnel

production

through a series

of six webinarsrdquo

High tunnel webinar series a

convenient option for growers

UK Center for Crop Diversi-

fication ldquoThrough the series

producers will gain infor-

mation about crop considera-

tions market opportunities

construction tips and ideas as

well as pest pressure and

controlrdquo

The webinars are all from

630 to 745 pm EST Offer-

ings are as follows

bull Feb 17 -- Season Extension

Opportunities + EQIP Fund-

ing -- an overview of season

extension and the pros and

cons of using season-

extension technology

high tunnels low tun-

nels row covers mar-

keting and planning for

markets before build-

ing a high tunnel an

overview of the basics

of high tunnel eco-

nomics and a summary

of the Environmental Quality

Incentive Program (EQIP)

Seasonal High Tunnel Initia-

tive

bull Feb 24 -- Structure Op-

tions Construction and Ven-

tilation and Temperature

Control -- an introduction to

structure options and layouts

for high tunnels stationary or

moveable high tunnels as

well as construction tips and

7

2 0 1 5 S C H E D U L E O F

C L A S S E S

May 7th at 530 pm

CUT FLOWERS FOR THE GARDEN

There is nothing like bringing the outdoors inside in the form of a

beautifully arranged vase of cut flowers Choosing the right varieties will

mean all the difference so we will explore some new plants and look at

new varieties of old plants as well There will be some take home seeds

for you to test and trial in your garden

May 21st at 1000 am

FERMENTATION FOR HEALTH AND FOOD PRESERVATION

Fermenting your foods has been a method of food preservation for

centuries Many look at fermented foods as a essential part of healthy

eating During this class we will look at some of the safety issues

techniques and what makes this type of preservation a healthy choice

Third Thursday of the Month at 500 pm

MONTHLY SERIES OF TALKS AT THE BLOOMFIELD LIBRARY

At the Bloomfield library each month a new topic will be presented

different from the ones you see listed on this page See the Community

notes section of the KY Standard each month for the class offering

May 27th at 530 pm

INCREASING HABITAT FOR OUR POLLINATORS AND

OTHER WILDLIFE

We can all do our part to help increase habitat for our pollinators and

other wildlife Many point to habitat loss as a contributing factor for

Honey Bee decline We will look at what makes good habitat and how you

can establish a ldquoPollination Stationrdquo on your property

8

LE

AR

NIN

G

BY AIMEE NIELSON

Many Kentucky growers

are using high tunnels to

extend their crop seasons

While it offers a great op-

portunity high tunnel pro-

duction can be overwhelm-

ing without the right tools

Growers can learn to navi-

gate the ins-and-outs of

high tunnel production

through a series of six

webinars offered in Febru-

ary and March

The University of Kentucky

College of Agriculture

Food and Environmentrsquos

Center for Crop Diversifi-

cation through the Barn-

hart Fund for Excellence is

sponsoring the series

ldquoWe are trying to take the

information to folks right

in their homes and share it

with them at a convenient

timerdquo said Miranda Hi-

leman Combs senior ex-

tension associate with the

ldquoGrowers can

learn to navigate

the ins-and-outs

of high tunnel

production

through a series

of six webinarsrdquo

High tunnel webinar series a

convenient option for growers

UK Center for Crop Diversi-

fication ldquoThrough the series

producers will gain infor-

mation about crop considera-

tions market opportunities

construction tips and ideas as

well as pest pressure and

controlrdquo

The webinars are all from

630 to 745 pm EST Offer-

ings are as follows

bull Feb 17 -- Season Extension

Opportunities + EQIP Fund-

ing -- an overview of season

extension and the pros and

cons of using season-

extension technology

high tunnels low tun-

nels row covers mar-

keting and planning for

markets before build-

ing a high tunnel an

overview of the basics

of high tunnel eco-

nomics and a summary

of the Environmental Quality

Incentive Program (EQIP)

Seasonal High Tunnel Initia-

tive

bull Feb 24 -- Structure Op-

tions Construction and Ven-

tilation and Temperature

Control -- an introduction to

structure options and layouts

for high tunnels stationary or

moveable high tunnels as

well as construction tips and

8

LE

AR

NIN

G

BY AIMEE NIELSON

Many Kentucky growers

are using high tunnels to

extend their crop seasons

While it offers a great op-

portunity high tunnel pro-

duction can be overwhelm-

ing without the right tools

Growers can learn to navi-

gate the ins-and-outs of

high tunnel production

through a series of six

webinars offered in Febru-

ary and March

The University of Kentucky

College of Agriculture

Food and Environmentrsquos

Center for Crop Diversifi-

cation through the Barn-

hart Fund for Excellence is

sponsoring the series

ldquoWe are trying to take the

information to folks right

in their homes and share it

with them at a convenient

timerdquo said Miranda Hi-

leman Combs senior ex-

tension associate with the

ldquoGrowers can

learn to navigate

the ins-and-outs

of high tunnel

production

through a series

of six webinarsrdquo

High tunnel webinar series a

convenient option for growers

UK Center for Crop Diversi-

fication ldquoThrough the series

producers will gain infor-

mation about crop considera-

tions market opportunities

construction tips and ideas as

well as pest pressure and

controlrdquo

The webinars are all from

630 to 745 pm EST Offer-

ings are as follows

bull Feb 17 -- Season Extension

Opportunities + EQIP Fund-

ing -- an overview of season

extension and the pros and

cons of using season-

extension technology

high tunnels low tun-

nels row covers mar-

keting and planning for

markets before build-

ing a high tunnel an

overview of the basics

of high tunnel eco-

nomics and a summary

of the Environmental Quality

Incentive Program (EQIP)

Seasonal High Tunnel Initia-

tive

bull Feb 24 -- Structure Op-

tions Construction and Ven-

tilation and Temperature

Control -- an introduction to

structure options and layouts

for high tunnels stationary or

moveable high tunnels as

well as construction tips and

9

ideas Other topics include ventilation

and temperature control within a high

tunnel throughout the year

bull March 3 -- Organic Production and

Certification in High Tunnels Economic

and Marketing Considerations in High

Tunnels -- Adam Watson organic mar-

keting representative from the Ken-

tucky Department of Agriculture will

introduce organic certification and how

it relates to high tunnel production

Other topics will include economics

and marketing of high tunnel crops

throughout the year

bull March 10 -- Crop and Equipment Op-

tions and Nutrient and Irrigation Man-

agement in High Tunnels -- covers what

and when to plant and crop options for

continued high tunnel production in

Kentucky climates Other topics in-

clude types of equipment for high tun-

nel production and nutrient and irriga-

tion management in high tunnel produc-

tion systems

bull March 17 -- Insect Weed and Disease

Control in High Tunnels -- High tunnels

can protect crops from some insect

weed or disease pressures but they

can sometimes harbor and magnify pest

problems During this webinar special-

ists will teach how to manage pest

pressures with cultural and biological

controls and cover available pesticide

and fungicides approved for use in high

tunnels in Kentucky

bull March 24 -- Producer Views and Se-

ries Wrap-up -- high tunnel producers

will share their successes and challeng-

es along the way Paul and Allison Wie-

diger of Au Naturel Farm in Smiths

HIGH TUNNEL FACTS

586000 acres of crops are

under high tunnel cultivation

China leads with 350000

acres of production

United States has 5000 acres

in production (plenty of

room for you to join)

Tomatoes and Cut Flowers

are the primary crops in the

US

High tunnels extend your

season and extend your wal-

let

Grove will discuss their 20-plus years of

organic high tunnel production experi-

ence Mark and Velvet Henkle of Henklersquos

Herbs and Heirlooms in Nicholasville will

share their story

Before the webinars begin make sure

computers are correctly set up to view

the series by visiting https

connectukyeducommonhelpensupport

meeting_testhtm UK Agricultural Com-

munications Services produced an educa-

tional video about high tunnel production

To watch visit httpyoutube

oZj35CFZV1c You may view the webinar

form home or join us at the Nelson Coun-

ty extension Office either way registra-

tion will be required in order to get you

the proper links for viewing

10

Seasonal Reminders

THE ANNUAL TURF AND LANDSCAPE

MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE is set for February 24-26 2015 This event is held in Louisville

KY at the Crown Plaza Hotel near the Fairgrounds This event

has become one of the best opportunities for turf and land-

scape professionals to get updated information on the business

and to obtain continuing education units for their Kentucky

Pesticide Certification

TUESDAY February 24 ndash This day is targeted to new employ-

ees wanting to receive training and take the Pesticide Certifica-

tion Exam The exam training session will be from 9 AM ndash 3

PM Exams will be given at approximately 315 PM for Catego-

ries 3 10 12 18 19 and 20 If taking the exam be sure to go

online and study the Core Manual and category specific materi-

al These materials can be found here The cost for the training

session on this day is $35 if paid before February 13 2015

Payment onsite is $50

To take the PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM(S)

The initial certification exam will be given immediately after the

training on Tuesday February 24 To take exam you must pay

on site $2500 per person (check or money order ONLY

make check payable to ldquoKentucky State Treasurerrdquo) DO NOT

SEND THE EXAM FEE WITH YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND THURSDAY FEBRUARY

26 ndash Three concurrent educational sessions are offered on

Wednesday ndash Landscape Management Commercial Lawn Care

and Golf An additional session Sports Turf is added on

Thursday Three or more credits will be awarded by the De-

partment of Pesticides for each day

TRADE SHOW - We anticipate excellent Trade Show partici-

pation on Wednesday and Thursday New product literature

will be available from about 25- 30 green industry exhibitors

Registration and the program form can be found at the links

below

httpwwwukyeduAgukturfsc20registration20form

2015pdf

httpwwwukyeduAgukturf201520Short20Course

20Program20Jan2029pdf

ldquoFor those of us

who need

Continuing

Education Units

for pesticide

recertification

this is the best

opportunity all

year to get what

you needrdquo

LE

AR

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G

10

Seasonal Reminders

THE ANNUAL TURF AND LANDSCAPE

MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE is set for February 24-26 2015 This event is held in Louisville

KY at the Crown Plaza Hotel near the Fairgrounds This event

has become one of the best opportunities for turf and land-

scape professionals to get updated information on the business

and to obtain continuing education units for their Kentucky

Pesticide Certification

TUESDAY February 24 ndash This day is targeted to new employ-

ees wanting to receive training and take the Pesticide Certifica-

tion Exam The exam training session will be from 9 AM ndash 3

PM Exams will be given at approximately 315 PM for Catego-

ries 3 10 12 18 19 and 20 If taking the exam be sure to go

online and study the Core Manual and category specific materi-

al These materials can be found here The cost for the training

session on this day is $35 if paid before February 13 2015

Payment onsite is $50

To take the PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM(S)

The initial certification exam will be given immediately after the

training on Tuesday February 24 To take exam you must pay

on site $2500 per person (check or money order ONLY

make check payable to ldquoKentucky State Treasurerrdquo) DO NOT

SEND THE EXAM FEE WITH YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25 AND THURSDAY FEBRUARY

26 ndash Three concurrent educational sessions are offered on

Wednesday ndash Landscape Management Commercial Lawn Care

and Golf An additional session Sports Turf is added on

Thursday Three or more credits will be awarded by the De-

partment of Pesticides for each day

TRADE SHOW - We anticipate excellent Trade Show partici-

pation on Wednesday and Thursday New product literature

will be available from about 25- 30 green industry exhibitors

Registration and the program form can be found at the links

below

httpwwwukyeduAgukturfsc20registration20form

2015pdf

httpwwwukyeduAgukturf201520Short20Course

20Program20Jan2029pdf

ldquoFor those of us

who need

Continuing

Education Units

for pesticide

recertification

this is the best

opportunity all

year to get what

you needrdquo

LE

AR

NIN

G

11

UPCOMING MEETINGS

February 17th 630 pm- High tun-

nel greenhouse production series

See more details on pages 8 and 9

February 19th 500 pm- Planning

and planting an Edible Landscape

Hosted at the Bloomfield Library

February 19th 630 pmndash Nelson

County Beekeepers meeting with an

educational opportunity Planting for

Honey Production Exploring the

Bee Plants of Kentucky (This group

meets the third Thursday of each

month and has a $12 per year mem-

bership fee)

Listen to us on the radio WBRT 1320

and 971 every 2nd and 4th Thursday of

the month

Light is

perhaps the

most im-

portant as-

pect of in-

door seed

starting

Noxious

weeds are

one thing but

bee habitat is

another

Still time to

get dormant

fruit tree

sprays on

Time to get

those garden

tools ready

to go for

spring will be

here before

you know it

For a splash

of color in

the house cut

stems of for-

sythia now

place in a

vase of water

and watch

what hap-

pens

Remove

mummified

fruit from

fruit trees to

lessen the

disease load

this season

We test your

soil and its

only $500

and can save

you a bundle

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