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 […]
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 […]
Plateau Ag Institute Hosting Steak And Potatoes Day
Experts on all things beef, fruit, and vegetable production will be on hand for the Plateau Ag Research and Education Center’s Steak and Potatoes Field Day Thursday. Center Director Walt Hitch said this event will feature speakers on multiple cattle and crop production-related topics. Hitch said producers can benefit from expert insight about increasing profitability […]
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 […]
Cookeville To Implement “Food Forest” At 2 Parks
Cookeville will join forces with the Cookeville Junior Women’s Club to create “Food Forests” and “Foraging Trails” at Cane Creek Park and West End Park. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the Women’s Club spearheaded the idea and secured a $250,000 grant. He said three to five acres of newly-purchased property at Cane Creek Park […]
Clay County HS Students Open Greenhouse For Plant Sale
Clay County High School’s FFA program is opening up its greenhouse to the public for a plant sale starting Friday. Agriculture Education Teacher James Matthew Craighead said that all proceeds go directly into the program. Craighead said 80 varieties of plants and vegetables are available after students planted over 13,000 seeds. “We will have hanging […]
