Local Ag Agent Said Planting All Clear Due This Week
Have we reached the point where you are safe to plant new pieces in your yard and garden? Pickett County Extension Agent Billy Garrett said by the end of this week, you should be good to go. But Garrett said you still have to be mindful of chilly nights across the region. “There’s some people […]
So You Want To Grow A Garden For First Time In ’25
So you have decided you want to plant a garden for the first time this summer? White County Ag Extension Agent Scott Swoape said most vegetables can be planted until mid June. Swoape said when starting a garden, it is important to plant somewhere that gets between six and eight hours of sunlight a day […]
Avalon Center Starting Garden To Grow New Beginnings
The Avalon Center Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program is looking for donations to help provide its clients with a garden. Sexual Assault Advocate Stage Ward said victims at the shelter will be able to plant fruits and vegetables to harvest for meal preparation. She said when someone is traumatized by abuse, they lose something. […]
Pickett County High School Students Selling Produce
The first harvest of Pickett County High School’s student garden is now ready. Pickett County High School Teacher Tracy Smith said her students have worked hard to create a successful garden with a self watering system. “Student worked on the design of the raised bed gardens,” Smith said. “They looked at the designs and differently […]
