Another successful year in the booksA young farmer entrepreneur completed his third year raising poinsettias. We stay in constant contact during the growing season with his tobacco plants which leads right into planting his poinsettias in the middle of August. During the first two years of growing we ran into issues with Pythium root rot that I diagnosed on site with a DINOLITE. After reviewing his production practices and working with the UK Plant Pathologist t we narrowed dow
Breckinridge County population is comprised of approximately 20% seniors (over the age of 65). Many are dealing with life changes which can include loss, reduced mobility, and change in living situations. The Breckinridge County Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Breckinridge County Master Gardeners partnered with the Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility to conduct a horticulture therapy program. The partners worked to install several raised beds, made at an
