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Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Selecting and Using Fertilizers One of the more common questions I receive is how much fertilizer do plants need and when do they need it? It should first be noted that

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Backyard Pears Although not quite as popular as apples, the fruiting pear has been a staple in the backyard orchard since it was first recorded being grown in Massachusetts in 1630.

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Creating Your Own Backyard Vineyard   Grapes are sturdy plants. They stubbornly withstand drought and can succeed even in rocky, infertile soils. Given reasonable care, grape vines remain productive for 20

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office New 2019 All-American Selections Part of the fun of gardening is trying new plants with an unusual shape or color. But with limited space or budget how do you know that

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Tree Cavities It is not uncommon for older trees to develop hollow centers due to wood decay. Fortunately, most of a tree’s center consists of non-living tissue. So long as a

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office The Christmas Cactus Although it’s not as popular during the holidays as the poinsettia, the Christmas cactus has enjoyed a long history as a favorite winter blooming houseplant. Occasionally I hear

Kelly Jackson Christian County Extension Office Mistletoe Once autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout Kentucky.  Phoradendron, the scientific name for this parasitic plant, means tree thief.  You can commonly find these