Pesticides are a valuable tool for protecting plants against insect, disease, and weed pests. They are most often used for lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and homes. However, improperly stored pesticides pose a potentially dangerous risk of accidental...Read More

Dahlias, with their lush, vivid blossoms, are a garden favorite and often take front and center at county and state fair competitions. Unfortunately, they are semi-tropical plants and will not overwinter in Kentucky’s climate. Don’t worry, though....Read More

Homeowners interested in reducing winter heating bills may want to consider planting a windbreak. A windbreak is a single or multiple row of trees and shrubs planted in a linear fashion on the side of the house...Read More

The Eastern Redcedar, Juniperus virginiana, is a tree that you cannot miss, even if you tried. Its wide native range from Ontario and Quebec to mid-Florida and west to North Dakota and Texas makes it the most...Read More

The Christian County Extension Council is asking for the community’s help to finish the new agriculture arena located by the extension office....Read More

The Christian County Conservation District is partnering with Christian County Fiscal Court to reduce the number of junk tires in the county....Read More

No matter how small your garden is, it can play an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and temporarily locking it in the soil. There are a number of ways you can improve on...Read More

Soon gardeners will begin putting their perennials to bed for the winter. Adding mulch, cutting back old growth, and tidying beds are common practices in the weeks following a heavy frost. Although these are valid gardening tasks,...Read More

Farmers in Trigg County can apply for funding to help complete farm projects through the County Agriculture Investment Program better known as CAIP....Read More