Summer months are the harvest season for blueberries and blackberries, both of which have the potential to grow very well in Kentucky. Blueberries, which are native to North America, are harvested from early June through early August.
The Kentucky Dairy Development Council hosted a dairy product giveaway today at Christian County High School.
Keeping Japanese beetles at bay has been a losing battle for many Kentuckians since its introduction in the state during the 50’s and 60’s. Controlling these pests prove challenging for even the most seasoned gardeners. So what’s
Bagworms, a major pest of evergreen trees and shrubs such as juniper, arborvitae, cedar, pine, and spruce, are starting to hatch and feed. When bagworms are numerous they strip the foliage from plants ultimately leading to their
The produce auction in Fairview sees approximately 400 semi loads of fruits, vegetables and flowers every year. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have seen an increase in the people interested in local produce. According
Brambles, like blackberry and raspberry, are a great backyard fruit crop for Kentucky gardeners. Generally speaking, diseases are not a big issue on brambles, but one pest to watch for is Orange Rust. The first symptoms are
The Hopkinsville-Christian County Farmers Market is open downtown. Tuesday’s market saw vendors with fresh produce, eggs, crafts, hand sanitizer, and more. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vendors have been limited on Tuesdays but there are plans
On Saturday, June 6th, Kentucky – Tennessee Livestock Market held the West Kentucky Select Bred Heifer Sale. The sale included 160 heifers from nine area consignors. Steve Peddicord with Springhaven Farm out of Albany, Kentucky said the
This week, the Cadiz Farmers Market returned downtown for the first time this year. Brenda Buchweitz, with Barkley Hills honey, says they are glad to be back downtown. Barkley Hills Honey offers a variety of local products
Frequent rain events in Kentucky this spring have promoted leaf spot diseases in many English ivy beds. In the landscape, there are two important English Ivy leaf spot diseases, one caused by a fungus and the other
