SPOTTED LANTERNFLY ON THE MOVE NORTH OF KENTUCKYīY JONATHAN L LARSON, ENTOMOLOGY EXTENSION SPECIALIST She enjoys reading and gardening in her spare time and is excited to dive into her new role! She started her extension career as an intern and moved into a temporary assistant position before joining us at the Daviess County Office. She is originally from central Kentucky and attended Murray State University where she got her Bachelors in Horticulture. Rachel Logue is our new horticulture program assistant. Holiday Market Saturday, November 5 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. October and November hours are Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-noon September 29 - "Hydrangeas Are Not All the Same”Ħ:00 p.m.
This allows microbes in the soil to break down pathogens in the manure that cause foodborne illnesses.
If you apply animal manure to your in-ground garden area (cattle, hog, chicken) apply it in the fall and till it into the soil.Remove old vegetables from the garden when they are finished to avoid harboring insect pests and diseases for next year.Sweet potatoes can be harvested when they reach a usable size.They must be harvested before a hard frost. Harvest pumpkins when the fruit is a deep, solid color and the rind has hardened.Radishes can be planted in the garden or containers around October 1.Currently, Daviess County residents receive soil tests free due to a grant from the Daviess County Soil Conservation District.
Conduct a soil test to determine if phosphorous, potassium, or lime are needed. The best time to fertilize the lawn is in the fall.The goal is to allow trees to prepare for dormancy and slow down growth to prevent damage to the tree leaves and twigs during deep freezing temperatures in the fall. After July 1, avoid fertilizing trees until they are dormant which may be around Thanksgiving.Fall is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs.Succulents in the genus Sempervivum are hardy to zone 6. Bring succulents indoors unless they are hardy to zone 6.Check for insect pests first, and treat with appropriate insecticide outside before bringing inside. Bring houseplants growing outside for the summer indoors.October 2022 Horticulture Newsletter: Around and About the Garden with Annetteįall brings cooler weather and a time to enjoy the outdoors.
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