News Archive: Horticulture
Dive Into 'Water in Kentucky' Edited by UK, EKU Experts
By
Mack McCormick
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Published on Jul. 17, 2017
The college's Brian Lee is an editor in a new book published by the University Press of Kentucky.
Louisville Garden Gives Homeless Youth Hope

By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jul. 13, 2017
A vegetable garden at the Y-M-C-A Safe Place in Louisville is giving homeless youth hope.
UK Extension Garden Connects People to Nutritious Food

By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jul. 6, 2017
Raised bed gardening helps people understand how to grow vegetables
UK research reveals list of bee-friendly plants
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2017
A UK research project to identify bee-friendly trees and shrubs is the first comprehensive study of its kind.
Don’t miss out. Sign up now for fresh, organic food from UK CSA
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 5, 2017
A weekly, bountiful harvest of fresh produce from May through October awaits UK faculty, students and staff who sign up for a share in the UK CSA. Registration is open for the 2017 season.
Public seminars to throw light on urban forests
Published on Mar. 13, 2017
Urban forests benefit developed areas environmentally, socially and economically. UK Urban Forest Initiative will host two public seminars on the topic.
Prolonged freezing temps could damage Kentucky crops

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 10, 2017
Risk of freeze damage is significant.
Sign up now for organic food delivered at the peak of flavor
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 7, 2017
All UK faculty, staff and students are eligible to enroll in the UK Community Supported Agriculture Project. Registration is now open to purchase weekly shares of organic produce.
Henning leaving post as head of UK Cooperative Extension to return to forage programs
Published on Feb. 6, 2017
After nearly a decade leading extension, Henning will return to the college's faculty as an extension forage specialist.
Social media saves on insecticides
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 10, 2017
A UK entomologist is using social media to relay information to producers.