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. […]
Mulch, Cover To Protect Plants During Overnight Freeze
With a hard freeze approaching the region, local agricultural officials are advising residents to take immediate steps to protect vulnerable plants and early blooming trees. Clay County Extension Ag and Natural Resources Agent Wyatt Montooth said homeowners should safeguard their gardens from the sudden drop in temperatures. The recent shift from warm weather to freezing […]
TN Native Plant Society Celebrates, Protects Local Fauna
A local group wants to make sure all us understand and help protect Tennessee’s native plants. The Tennessee Native Plant Society created to educate people on proper plant usage and protection. Founder Eligh Miller-Polivka said he is intrigued by the thought of the world being a giant, edible garden, and the work required to best […]
Warm, Humid Summers Good Recipe For Plant Mildew
A local Agricultural Expert said frequent rain and high humidity might increase the chances of mildew on your plants and crops this summer. Warren County Ag Extension Agent Heath Nokes said mildew in plants comes from a fungal attack of leaf tissue. Nokes said plant leaves are responsible for photosynthesis, which gives them energy to […]
Putnam Master Gardeners Plant Sale Blooms Saturday
The Putnam County Master Gardeners will hold their 11th annual plant sale Saturday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds . Gardener Cathy Bressler said the group has harvested a slew of vegetables, flowers, and herbs that will be up for sale. She said perennial flowers make up the bulk of the plants in stock. The money […]
Flowers Need Protection From Freeze Monday Night
Farmers and gardeners beware as temperatures are set to plummet and a hard freeze expected across the Upper Cumberland overnight and into Tuesday morning. Putnam County Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Key said with a possible freeze looming, people should cover plants and gardens with light sheets if possible. He said any potted plants should be […]
Roadsides Showing Off First Signs Of Spring, Daffodils
Roadsides through the Upper Cumberland are showing off the first sings of spring as daffodils among the first flowers to bloom. Warren County Agriculture Extension Agent Heath Nokes said the annual warm-season wildflowers have unique life cycle. He said like tulips and buttercups, daffodils are grown from bulbs. He said once the soil temperature reaches […]
Monterey Greenhouse Now Ready For Student Use
A new generation of horticulturalists beginning to file into the new greenhouse at Monterey High School. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said after a four-month process, the greenhouse is operational, and students are beginning to use it. She said the school plans to hold its first-ever plant sale in April to showcase the […]
Army Worms Causing Lawn And Grass Problems Across The UC
Army worms are in the Upper Cumberland and wreaking havoc on plants, yards and fields. Smith County UT Ag Extension Director Chris Hicks said in most years, zero calls come in about these insects. However, Hicks said that’s not the case this year. Hicks said there is not a clear answer on why more army […]
UC Region Produces A Higher Amount Of Marijuana Than Most Regions
The Upper Cumberland has one of the higher yields of marijuana seizures compared to the rest of the state. Tommy Farmer oversees the state’s Dangerous Drug Task Force. Farmer said the region is a significant area where they find more plants and plots. “Some regions have potential or historical higher yields than others,” Farmer said. […]
