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Welcome to Hort Culture, where a group of Extension professionals and plant people talk about the business, production and joy of farming. So, join us for a chat on the culture of horticulture.
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Connecting People, Forests, and Knowledge
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Hort Culture Goes Wild: Nature Danger Edition
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May 31, 2026 |
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Growing Appalachia: Building Farms & Community
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May 24, 2026 |
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The Imposter Syndrome Episode
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May 17, 2026 |
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Specialty Cut Flower Workshops & The Experience Economy
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May 10, 2026 |
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Practical Tips for Productive Growing
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May 03, 2026 |
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Grow What You Eat: Realistic Home Food Production
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Succession Planning: Securing the Future of Your Operation
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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Patio Plants That Feel Like Cheating
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Why Every Grower Should Know the Kentucky Vegetable Growers Association
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Softwood Cuttings 101: Timing, Technique, and Success
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Yellow-Legged Hornets: An Emerging Threat to Pollinators
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Gardening on a Budget
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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The Business of Christmas Trees in Kentucky
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Pricing Isn't Math — It's Notetaking and Psychology
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Inside Yew Dell: Plants, Passion & Public Gardens
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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What's on Your 2026 Garden Vision Board
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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When Pop Culture Plants the Seed
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Credit Cards, Cash, and the Cost of Doing Business
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Winter Is Prime Time: Inside Extension Horticulture Programming
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Growing Second Chances: A Master Gardener Program Inside Prison Walls
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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20 Questions: Plant Edition
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Kid Friendly Horticulture
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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The Off-Season That Isn't: Winter Planning for Gardeners
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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Reflections on 2025 & Winter Trees
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Fresh Flavors in Cold Weather: Growing Herbs Indoors
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Gifts for Gardeners
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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From Porch to Windowsill: A Houseplant Transition Guide
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Fall Is for Planting: Tree Tips for the Dormant Season
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Storing Tender Bulbs & Tubers for Winter
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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The Christmas Tree Industry in Kentucky
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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The Robinson Center: Land-Grant Mission in Action
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Why Leaves Change: The Science and Beauty of Fall Color
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Plants and People: A Healthy Connection
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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The Hardwood Economy: Kentucky's Hidden Giant
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Late Summer Lawn, Landscape & Garden Wrap-Up
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Tapping into Tradition: Kentucky Maple Syrup with John Duvall
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Saving Seeds, Sharing Stories
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Weeds, Weather, and Why Cider Donuts Matter
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Learning by Doing: Extension Interns Share Their Stories
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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August in the Garden: Keeping Plants Alive & Minds Looking Ahead
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Buzz, Bite, and Bloom: Exploring Plant–Insect Connections
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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Hands in the Dirt, Data in the Cloud
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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The Mullet Lawn Philosophy: Turf Talk with Jason Vaughn
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Farm Fresh, Brand Ready
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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Houseplant Reality Check with Emma Lee
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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Mechanical Weed Control: Old Tools, New Tech
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Giant Pumpkins with Joe Kuosman
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Pesticides, Pathogens & Powdery Mildew: Gardening in a Kentucky Summer
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Growing Kentucky: A Conversation with Trevor Terry of the Horticulture Council
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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Hands in the Dirt, Head in the Clouds
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Plants That Mark Time
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Right-Sizing Your Farm: Aligning Scale with Your Goals
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Growing Tree Cities in Kentucky: A Conversation with Jack Baggett
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Spring Reflections, Weedy Challenges & What's Next
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May 25, 2025 |
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Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should
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May 19, 2025 |
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Forecasting for Farmers: Weather Wisdom with Matt Dixon
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May 11, 2025 |
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Marketing for Growers: Why Branding Matters
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May 04, 2025 |
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Cold Snaps and Garden Comebacks
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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From Garden to Table: Food Preservation with Alethea Bruzek
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Shape Up Your Landscape: Spring Pruning 101
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Spring Rhythms: A Day in the Life of a Grower
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Finding Your Fit – Farmers Market Personality Types
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Insects, Insights, and Open Minds: Dr. Ric Bessin Reflects on Entomology Extension Work
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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Digging Into Our Garden Personalities
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Kentucky's Forests: A Conversation with State Forester Brandon Howard
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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Gardening 101: Am I Too Late to Start
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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A Conversation With Kentucky's State Apiarist, Amanda Skidmore
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Alexis' Favorite Things: Grower Essentials for 2025
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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3-year Average Weekly Prices at Kentucky Farmers Markets: 2022-2024
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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100 Episodes of Hort Culture: Reflections on the Stories of Plants and People So Far
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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From Insulation to Critter Damage: The Two Sides of Snow and the Winter Landscape
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Garden Evolution
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Winter Bird Feeding 101
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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Tiny Greens, Big Flavor: Exploring the World of Microgreens
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Tiny Plants, Big Fun: Exploring Dish Gardens and Terrariums
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Overwintering Tender Perennials
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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The Business of Winter: Restocking, Reflecting, and Recharging
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Plants for the Holidays
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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Growing Shiitake Mushrooms on Natural Logs
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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Digging into Digital: Social Media for Horticulture
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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Fall Food Favorites
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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From Orchard to Table: The Journey of an Apple
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Cultivating Community: Urban and Community Gardens with Bethany Pratt
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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Kentucky's Autumn Insect Blitz
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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Organic Matter - The Unsung Hero of Healthy Soil
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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Autumn's Kaleidoscope: Kentucky's Fall Colors
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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Food Safety in Kentucky With Special Guest Bryan Brady
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Plants For Winter Interest
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Produce Auctions in Kentucky
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Cultivating Growth: Email Marketing for Horticulture
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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The Forgotten Fruit: A Pawpaw Primer
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Wrapping Up the Growing Season and Embracing Fall
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Exploring the State and County Fairs in Kentucky
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Plasticulture in Horticulture
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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Reflections on Experiences with the Center for Crop Diversification Summer Fellowship Program.
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Aug 11, 2024 |
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From Kitchen to Compost: Bokashi 101
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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University of Kentucky Extension Service Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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Beat the Heat and Bid Farewell
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Worm Composting 101
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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Taming the Tasty Tomato: Mid to Late Season Care
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Jul 07, 2024 |
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Garden Wildlife Control
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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Innovations and Adaptations in Kentucky High Tunnels and Greenhouses
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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Summer Solstice: Cultivating Growth on the Longest Day
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Jun 16, 2024 |
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Analyzing Five Years of HortBiz Quiz Responses
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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Composting: From Kitchen Scraps to Garden Gold
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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Vines & Rinds: The Curious World of Cucurbits
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May 26, 2024 |
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The Buzz on Cicadas 2024
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May 19, 2024 |
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Branching Out - The Enduring Joy of Trees
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May 12, 2024 |
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Dealing with Downpours - Taming the Rainy Season in Your Garden
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May 05, 2024 |
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Tiny Trees, Big Fun: Lets Talk Bonsai
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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Exploring the University of Kentucky's Robinson Center and Robinson Forest
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Farmers' Market Price Reports
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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Watering Systems and Strategies for Gardens and Landscapes
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Frost Protection for Gardens and Landscapes
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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Spring Lawn and Landscape Prep
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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The Occasional Bean & Spring Garden Prep
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Pollinator Gardens
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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Information Sources For Selecting Varieties of Fruit, Vegetables, and Flowers
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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Talking Native Plants with Guest Laura Greenfield
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
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Feb 18, 2024 |
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LEAN Farming System
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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Our Garden Plans for 2024
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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Kentucky Horticulture Economic Situation & Outlook 2024
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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Garden Layout and Design
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Bees and Beekeeping in Kentucky
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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Experiences With Horticulture in Japan
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Jan 07, 2024 |
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Looking Back on 2023
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Non Timber Forest Products
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Dec 24, 2023 |
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Grow Your Own Transplants
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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Organic Production Support in Kentucky
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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Horticulture Biz Quiz
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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How to Overwinter Your Outdoor Plants Indoors During the Winter
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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Winter is Conference and Event Season
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Nov 19, 2023 |
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Marketing in the Offseason
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Winterizing Your Garden and Landscape
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Fall Vibes and Plant Folklore
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Fall Is For Planting!
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Grow Garlic at Home Like a Pro
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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Agritourism 2.0
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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Soil Testing
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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How to Make a Splash with Your Rain Barrel
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Season Extension and Low Tunnels
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Fall Cover Crops
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Fall Garden and Landscape Cleanup
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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Producer Stress and Burnout
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Tools and Gadgets
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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All about Mulch!
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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Talking Floral Design With Kathy and Sarah
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Jul 30, 2023 |
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The Kentucky Flower Market
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Fall Gardening
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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Cut Flowers In Kentucky
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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Plants in Containers
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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Heat Stress in Plants
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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Garden Myths
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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Ecosystem Services of Landscape Plants
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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Reasons We Grow (Other Than Money)
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Jun 04, 2023 |
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Summer IPM
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May 28, 2023 |
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Summer Cover Crops
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May 21, 2023 |
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Crop Rotation
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May 14, 2023 |
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Marketing Channels
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May 05, 2023 |
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Exploring Funding Opportunities with Special Guest Maddie Grider
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Apr 30, 2023 |
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How to Grow More in Less Space: The Secrets of Interplanting and Companion Planting
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Apr 23, 2023 |
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Strategies for Pricing Your Hort Crops: The Dollars Are in the Details
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Apr 16, 2023 |
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How to Plan Your Succession Plantings for a Bountiful Harvest All Season Long
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Apr 09, 2023 |
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Integrated Pest Management; How to Manage Your Pests Without Losing Your Plants (or Your Mind)
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Apr 02, 2023 |
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To Grow or Not to Grow? Using the PRIMER Publication to Help With Choosing Profitable Horticulture Crops!
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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Don't call it dirt!
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Mar 19, 2023 |
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S1 Ep 1: So You Bought A Farm
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Mar 11, 2023 |