Cookeville High Students Help You Grow, While Learning
The Cookeville High School greenhouse classes will hold a public plant sale on Saturday with funds raised going toward greenhouse maintenance. FFA Advisor Walker Weems teaches plant science and hydroculture at Cookeville High School. He said the lessons go beyond the fundamentals of growing plants, and branches out to teach values like responsibility and consistency. […]
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 […]
Putnam Master Gardener Program Grows Community Involvement
The Putnam County Master Gardener Program is helping residents grow their skills and give back through a University of Tennessee Extension-led initiative. The program relies on trained volunteers who learn horticultural skills and then give back through projects that support food production, landscaping, and education across the county. Wayne Key, UT Extension agent for agriculture […]
Year-Round Indoor Crops Possible Across UC With Light
The short days and colder temperatures of winter may not seem ideal for gardening, but local University of Tennessee Extension experts say growing food indoors can help you produce fresh crops year-round. Clay County Agent Wyatt Montooth said home gardeners can successfully grow vegetables indoors using containers, proper placement, and adequate light. “Container gardening’s really […]
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 […]
Hard Freeze Tonight Can Damage Unprotected Plants
A hard freeze is expected tonight and that could cause problems in Upper Cumberland gardens. Overton County UT-Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett said temperatures have gotten as low as 13 degrees in mid-April. Garrett said one thing many people might not consider is damage that can be done tonight to plants purchased in big box […]
Annual Strawberry Sale Through Overton Ag Extension Office
The Overton County Agriculture Extension Office is holding its annual strawberry sale. Residents can pick between 25 to 100 plants for their garden this April. Extension Agent Jason Garrett said there are two varieties, that are both perfect for beginners. “The All Star is a larger berry, now this is one that we recommend if […]
Still Time to Plant Despite Widespread Frost
Widespread frost is expected Friday night, but there is still time to add some edible crops. UT Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said potted plants should be brought in, and flowering plants in a second bolt should be covered though. However, Key said the overnight frost will not damage cool season plants. “Say by Halloween […]
