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Horticulture


HO-107

Selecting and Planting Woody Plants: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 16

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: Rick Durham, Bill Fountain

Woody ornamental plants are key components of a well-designed landscape. Landscape plantings divide and define areas, add aesthetic and psychological benefits, and increase a property's environmental and economic value.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 2.09 mb
Pages: 14



HO-105

Landscape Design: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 14

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: Rick Durham

Landscape designs differ depending on how the landscape will be used. Although the principles are the same, a homeowner who wants an aesthetically pleasing, low-maintenance landscape will create a design very different than that of an avid gardener whose main purpose in life is to spend time in the garden.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 2.46 mb
Pages: 16



HO-104

Growing Tree Fruits: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 22

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: John Strang

Growing tree fruits or nuts can provide a great deal of satisfaction, but it takes a commitment to care for your trees year-round.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.91 mb
Pages: 10



HO-103

Indoor Plants: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 19

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: Sharon Bale, Rick Durham

Cultivating plants inside the home is both a popular hobby and an interior decorating technique. More than 75 percent of all American families use living plants as part of their home decor or cultural expression.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.66 mb
Pages: 10



HO-102

Annual and Perennial Flowers: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 18

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: Sharon Bale, Rick Durham

Can you imagine a world without flowers? Their textures, colors, scents, and forms inspire gardeners, artists, and writers. The desire to grow flowers often motivates novices to take up gardening and moves experienced gardeners to become flower specialists. Annuals, biennials, and herbaceous perennials offer variety and interest to all styles of gardens.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.90 mb
Pages: 10



HO-101

Care of Woody Plants: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 17

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: Rick Durham

To prune or not to prune? This is a question that often faces gardeners. Most feel they ought to prune but are not sure why or how.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 2.73 mb
Pages: 14



HO-100

Organic Gardening: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 21

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: Krista Jacobsen

Organic farming and gardening have grown in popularity in recent years as consumers and producers have sought alternatives to synthetic fertilizers and pesticides in favor of biologically based management.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.39 mb
Pages: 8



HO-98

Plant Propagation: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 3

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: Rick Durham

Sexual propagation involves the union of the pollen (male) with the egg (female) to produce a seed. The seed is made up of three parts: the outer seed coat, which protects the seed; the endosperm, which is a food reserve; and the embryo, which is the young plant itself.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.38 mb
Pages: 12



HO-97

Plant Identification: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 2

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: Rick Durham

Learning about new plants is an exciting venture. Sometimes you are looking for a plant to fill a certain spot in your garden. At other times, you want to complete a particular color scheme, or your attention is caught by a magnificent tree, shrub, or perennial in a public or private garden.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 351 kb
Pages: 4



HO-96

Basic Botany: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 1

1/16/2024 (major revision)
Authors: Rick Durham

Plants are essential to life on earth. Either directly or indirectly, they are the primary food source for humans and other animals. Additionally, they provide fuel, replenish the earth's oxygen supply, prevent soil erosion, slow down wind movement, cool the atmosphere, provide wildlife habitat, supply medicinal compounds, and beautify our surroundings.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 4.27 mb
Pages: 22



HO-127

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Production Manual of the Organic Farming Unit at the University of Kentucky

11/3/2022 (new)
Authors: Krista Jacobsen, Rachel Rudolph, Mark Williams

The University of Kentucky Community Supported Agriculture program (UK-CSA), located at the Organic Farming Unit (OFU) of the UK Horticulture Research Farm, has been developing since its inception in 2007. The UK-CSA exists for education, extension, and research, in keeping with the land-grant mission of the university. The farm is one of the only land-grant university teaching farms that is also a commercially productive farm.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 36.08 mb
Pages: 296



HO-108

Economic Impacts of the Kentucky Green Industry

11/6/2020 (major revision)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram

The green industry, comprised of firms engaged in the production and use of landscape and floral crops and related supplies and equipment and the design, construction, and maintenance of landscapes, has a significant impact on Kentucky's economy. Green in-dustry enterprise owners, managers, and employees should be aware of their economic impacts, and policy makers and other state leaders need to know the importance of this industry as potential laws, regulations and resource allocations are considered. This publication is intended to provide a brief summary of the 2018 economic impacts of the green industry in Kentucky.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 300 kb
Pages: 4



HO-124

Water Use and Water Footprint in Container-Grown Nursery and Greenhouse Crops

10/29/2020 (new)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram, Josh Knight

The objective of this publication is to define the analytical terms that characterize water management and present case studies to illustrate those terms. The comparison of water use and water footprint among specialty crop growers is not only affected by the production system (including species and management strategies) but by geography and season. This document builds upon published models of representative plant production systems. These models include container production using recycled water in the mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley, southwest, and Pacific northwest regions of the U.S. and greenhouse production implementing rainfall capture and overhead and ebb/flood irrigation strategies in the southeast.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 2.00 mb
Pages: 8



HO-89

Characteristics of Kentucky's Nursery and Greenhouse Industries, 2020

10/5/2020 (major revision)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram

The purpose of this publication is to characterize Kentucky's nursery and greenhouse industry in relation to the national and re-gional industry by gleaning information from the national surveys conducted by the Green Industry Research Consortium for 2018, 2013, 2008, and 2003. The survey data will be augmented by information obtained from the experiences of the authors and from conversations with nursery owners. Information is presented relative to employment, plant types sold, product types, markets and marketing channels, sales methods and marketing practices, advertising expenditures, integrated pest management practices, water sources, and irrigation methods.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 569 kb
Pages: 11



HO-126

Consumer Horticulture Benefits for Businesses, Workplaces, and Employees

9/14/2020 (new)
Authors: Rick Durham

Consumer Horticulture is the cultivation, use, and enjoyment of plants, gardens, landscapes and related horticultural items to the bene?t of individuals, communities, and the environment. These activities rely on the understanding and application of the art and science of horticulture. Consumer horticulture doesn't just impact our lives in terms of our homes, families, and communities. It also intersects with business and industry both in terms of the overall economy as well as the workplace environment that can improve the economic bottom line as well as the health and well-being of employees. In this publication we will focus on ways plants enhance the attractiveness of businesses and how their placement in the workplace may increase the productivity and wellbeing of employees.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 2.36 mb
Pages: 5



HO-121

Ecosystem Services of Landscape Plants: A Guide for Consumers and Communities

11/4/2019 (minor revision)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram, Josh Knight

This publication is intended to assist consumers and community groups in learning about the value of landscape plants. Landscape plants play an important role in the urban environment, from reducing urban heat islands to improving the aesthetic experience (i.e. curb appeal) we derive from the landscape of an individual home. Further, there is a growing body of scientific literature evaluating the critical role of trees in landscaping within urban and suburban environments like residential neighborhoods, commercial/industrial areas, and associated green infrastructure like park systems and green belts. One useful tool for articulating the functions landscape plants perform for us is the concept of ecosystem services.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 2.48 mb
Pages: 10



HO-115

Ecosystem Services of Landscape Plants: A Guide for Green Industry Professionals

11/4/2019 (minor revision)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram, Josh Knight

This publication is meant to assist green industry professionals in marketing and customer education efforts as they explore marketing their products and services to improve green infrastructure. Consumers are placing increasing value on and acknowledging the critical role that landscape plants play in the urban environment, from reducing urban heat islands to improving the aesthetic experience (i.e. curb appeal) we derive from the landscape of an individual home.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 2.55 mb
Pages: 12



HO-111

Understanding Irrigation Water Test Results and Their Implications on Nursery and Greenhouse Crop Management

10/24/2019 (reviewed)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram

The purpose of this fact sheet is to discuss irrigation water quality factors and to present general guidelines for optimal ranges for measured factors in a University of Kentucky water analysis for nursery and greenhouse crop production.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 157 kb
Pages: 6



HO-82

Rootstocks for Kentucky Fruit Trees

10/15/2019 (major revision)
Authors: Daniel Becker, John Strang, Dwight Wolfe, Shawn Wright

Most fruit trees that can be grown in Kentucky do not come true from seed. For example, a tree grown from a Golden Delicious apple seed will produce an apple tree, but the fruit will have different characteristics than Golden Delicious in color, taste, and shape. This is why fruit trees are reproduced by asexual propagation, such as budding and grafting.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 250 kb
Pages: 6



HO-117

Guide to Landscape Appraisal of Tree Species in Kentucky Landscapes

8/26/2019 (new)
Authors: Bill Fountain

This publication is intended to aid professionals in determining the value of species in Kentucky (the Commonwealth). This valuation method is not appropriate for valuation of shrubs, forest trees, pasture trees, trees being used for income (i.e. orchards, nursery production, Christmas tree production, etc.). It is solely for trees that are an integral part of a formal, managed landscape.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: mb
Pages:



HO-123

What Is a Carbon Footprint and How Does It Relate to Landscape Plants?

6/10/2019 (new)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram, Josh Knight

Carbon footprint is a term used to describe the impact of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product or activity. The objective of this publication is enhance the reader's understanding of carbon footprint (CF) terminology and the science underlying its determination. Having such an understanding is necessary for managers and developers to minimize the negative environmental impacts of new product development and assess positive or negative cradle-to-grave life-cycle impacts. Life cycle assessment has been used to characterize the CF of representative field-grown and container-grown landscape plants.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 450 kb
Pages: 5



HO-122

Go with the Flow: Simple Calculations for Drip Irrigation

5/10/2019 (new)
Authors: Brent Rowell

While drip irrigation is relatively easy, information about drip irrigation is often more complicated and confusing than it needs to be. Well-meaning professors and engineers use terms like "head" and "flow rate" without explaining exactly what they mean and how they are used. And it's often difficult to get help planning a small farm system in states without large irrigated acreages and irrigation traditions. The purpose of this bulletin is to help farmers understand the simple calculations involved in designing a small drip irrigation system.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 450 kb
Pages: 6



HO-120

Off the Grid: Ultra-Low Pressure Drip Irrigation and Rainwater Catchment for Small Plots and High Tunnels

1/24/2018 (new)
Authors: Krista Jacobsen, Brent Rowell

All forms of irrigation need a push or pressure to move water from its source to its destination. Water sources include wells, springs, lakes, creeks, canals, rivers, cisterns, elevated tanks, or municipal water supplies. The amount of pressure or push required depends on many things including the height water must be lifted, length and size of the delivery pipe(s), crop and size of the area to be irrigated, and the distance water needs to be moved from the source to the field, greenhouse, or tunnel.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 9.42 mb
Pages: 12



HO-119

Reducing Heat Stress to Container-Grown Plants

11/14/2017 (new)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram

Production of plants in containers offer many advantages over field production. Shorter production cycles, larger numbers of plants per acre, and the ability to continuously market and ship plants are among those advantages. However, there are some disadvantages including more intense cultural practices, a relatively short window of optimum marketability due to container size restrictions, and rapid daily temperature fluctuations within the container substrate (growing medium). This publication will provide information about plant response to high root-zone temperatures, identify critical temperatures, describe the factors that influence temperature fluctuations, and suggest cultural practices to reduce heat stress in container-grown plants.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.24 mb
Pages: 6



HO-118

A Beginners Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky: Plans and Preparations

10/2/2017 (new)
Authors: Rick Durham, Ken Hunter, Bethany Pratt, John Strang

Begin by thinking about vegetables you and your family like to eat. Then think about what you want to grow. Some vegetables will grow better in Kentucky than others because of the average daily temperatures and amount of rainfall. It is also important to learn about the needs of each vegetable variety you are thinking about planting in your garden. Does it grow better in sun or shade? How much water does it need? What type of soil does it grow best in? Is it a cool season crop or a warm season crop?

Departments: County Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, Jefferson County
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.30 mb
Pages: 7



HO-116

Wine Distribution for Small Farm Wineries in Kentucky

8/22/2017 (new)
Authors: Ryan Baumgardner, Seth DeBolt

Small farm wineries in the state of Kentucky face a major issue when they look to expand, through wholesale distribution, into retail outlets. Like many states, Kentucky uses a "three-tier system" of distribution, where wineries must sell their product to a distributor, who then can legally sell the product to retailers. But because small- to medium-sized wineries rarely produce a volume that is attractive to major brand distributors, their products either don't make it to the retail shelves, or are placed suboptimally for their target market. Here, we look at ways to address this issue in order to help promote the wine industry from the wholesale point-of-view.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 173 kb
Pages: 3



HO-114

Planting Container-Grown Trees and Shrubs in Your Landscape

9/14/2016 (new)
Authors: Rick Durham, Bill Fountain, Dewayne Ingram

Many landscape plants are installed as container-grown (containerized) specimens. These, along with balled and burlapped (B&B) and bareroot, are the three major ways we transplant trees and shrubs from nurseries to our landscapes. The keys to quick establishment and decades of satisfaction are following proven techniques in installation and providing proper care after transplanting.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.55 mb
Pages: 4



HO-113

Planting Bareroot Trees and Shrubs in Your Landscape

9/14/2016 (new)
Authors: Rick Durham, Bill Fountain

Many landscape plants can be installed as bareroot specimens. This method, along with balled and burlapped (B&B) and container grown plants, one of the three major ways we transplant trees and shrubs from nurseries to our landscapes. The keys to quick establishment and decades of satisfaction are following proven techniques in installation and providing proper care after transplanting.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.44 mb
Pages: 4



HO-112

Understanding Soilless Media Test Results and Their Implications on Nursery and Greenhouse Crop Management

7/17/2014 (new)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram

Although choosing or formulating media with optimum physical properties (such as pore air space and water holding capacity) for a given production environment and crop plant is important, this publication focuses on the chemical properties of soilless media determined with a laboratory test as conducted through the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service at the Division of Regulatory Services Soil Testing Laboratories.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 252 kb
Pages: 4



HO-110

Sustainable Production Systems: Principles and Approaches for Optimizing Efficiency in Nursery and Landscape Businesses

3/14/2014 (new)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram, Sarah Vanek

Publications in the Sustainable Production Systems series discuss ways of pursuing sustainability in nursery production systems. Sustainable businesses are those that yield acceptable returns on investments, conserve natural resources, make positive contributions to the community, and create a workplace culture where employees feel safe, productive, and valued.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 5.95 mb
Pages: 17



HO-109

Sustainable Production Systems: Efficient Wholesale Nursery Layout

1/31/2013 (new)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram, Sarah Vanek

This publication provides the framework for planning and implementing efficient wholesale nursery layout. Concepts and ideas presented here are applicable to new construction or the modification of an existing nursery. A basic approach toward creating efficient systems will be discussed as well as common nursery activities that may require consideration during the planning stages. Functional areas will be defined, and a framework for understanding the relationships between these functional areas will be presented.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 4.00 mb
Pages: 10



HO-106

Mulch Myths

8/6/2012 (new)
Authors: Bill Fountain

Mulch is one of the essentials of good landscaping. It can be used to protect trees, suppress weeds, fertilize plants and retain soil moisture. Like many traditional practices, the use of mulch has some myths attached to it. You can improve the look of your landscape as well as the health of your plants and trees by learning the facts--and discarding the myths--about mulch.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 2.70 mb
Pages: 2



HO-95

Recognizing Trees of Significance

1/26/2012 (new)
Authors: Bill Fountain

Trees are important to people. They represent safety, beauty, and refuge. One way we show our regard for one of the most important elements of the human environment is to protect them. Protection begins with public recognition of value. It is not possible or desirable to protect all trees, but those associated with a greater perceived value must be recognized for their unique characteristics. These are the "Trees of Significance," trees that for a variety of reasons are special.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 240 kb
Pages: 3



HO-94

Trees with Minimal Insect and Disease Problems for Kentucky Landscapes

1/26/2012 (new)
Authors: Bill Fountain

Healthy, attractive landscapes without damaging insects and diseases are the primary goal for gardeners and landscape managers. Using Best Management Practices (BMP) and making appropriate plant selections will help to insure that landscapes start out healthy and remain healthy. Healthy landscapes do not require an over-reliance on environmentally damaging pesticides.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 260 kb
Pages: 6



HO-93

Trees and Compacted Soils

1/26/2012 (new)
Authors: Bill Fountain

Soils become compacted as a result of traffic. Compaction is common in urban areas and results from construction equipment and foot traffic. Soil is more likely to become compacted when the soil is wet than when it is excessively dry. Soil compaction is permanent, at least when viewed in reference to a human life span. Protecting the soil from becoming compacted is much easier than dealing with the negative impact of compaction on plant growth and health.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 180 kb
Pages: 2



HO-92

Botanical Diversity in the Landscape

1/26/2012 (new)
Authors: Bill Fountain

Diversity and sustainability are terms bantered about without much consideration of their relationship and value to human welfare. How much botanical diversity in landscapes is enough? What type of diversity is important? There are no simple formulas or templates for your landscape, but the opportunity to experiment and be creative makes gardening fun. Failures can always be composted.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 179 kb
Pages: 2



HO-91

Planting Balled and Burlapped Trees and Shrubs in Your Landscape

1/26/2012 (new)
Authors: Bill Fountain, Sarah Vanek

Many landscape plants are installed as balled and burlapped (B&B) specimens. This method, along with container grown and bare root, is one of three major ways we transplant trees and shrubs from nurseries to our landscapes. The keys to quick reestablishment and decades of satisfaction are following proven techniques in installation and providing proper care after transplanting.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 187 kb
Pages: 2



HO-99

Plant Material Shipments: Federal and State Plant Protection Regulations Relevant to Your Nursery Business

12/6/2011 (new)
Authors: Sarah Vanek

It is critical that individuals transporting plant materials as well as state and federal agencies that regulate shipments remain diligent in preventing movement of harmful pests. This publication covers some of the regulations that may apply to nursery businesses' shipping activities.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 568 kb
Pages: 4



HO-90

Life Cycle Assessment: Implications for the Green Industry

6/2/2011 (new)
Authors: Dewayne Ingram

The purpose of this circular is to give green industry leaders and business managers a better understanding of the terms and processes used to judge the impact of various production system components and practices.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 194 kb
Pages: 4



HO-6

Peach Cultivar Performance

6/14/2010 (major revision)
Authors: John Strang, Dwight Wolfe

The commercial success of a peach orchard depends largely on selecting cultivars that will perform reliably and meet market needs. Although many fruit and tree characteristics are presented in this report, the final cultivar selection should be determined by the grower. A grower may be influenced by soil type, local climate, or marketing methods and prefer a cultivar that is not a general favorite. Growers should have test plots of two to four trees of new cultivars to help them judge the performance in their orchard.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 275 kb
Pages: 6



HO-84

Controlled Water Table Irrigation of Container Crops

10/31/2008 (new)
Authors: Jack Buxton, Janet Pfeiffer, Darrell Slone

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 3.00 mb
Pages: 18



HO-81

Ornamental Corn Production

7/10/2008 (minor revision)
Authors: Ric Bessin, Tim Coolong, Terry Jones, Joe Masabni, Kenny Seebold, Tim Woods

Departments: Agricultural Economics, Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.23 mb
Pages: 12



HO-66

Commercial Asparagus Production

2/13/2008 (minor revision)
Authors: John Strang

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 875 kb
Pages: 8



HO-87

Vineyard Site Selection in Kentucky Based on Climate and Soil Properties

10/5/2007 (new)
Authors: Kaan Kurtural, Patsy Wilson

Commercial wine grapes have recently emerged as an alternative crop in Kentucky after laws evolved encouraging private entrepreneurs to invest in vineyards and small farm wineries many decades after prohibition shut down the industry. Grapes grown in Kentucky are exposed to biotic and abiotic stresses that reduce crop yields and quality or kill grapevines. Damaging winter temperatures, spring frosts, and higher than optimal growing temperatures occur regularly. Despite these challenges, grape growing is a successful enterprise in many areas of the state.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 290 kb
Pages: 6



HO-88

Viticultural Regions and Suggested Cultivars in Kentucky

9/14/2007 (new)
Authors: Kaan Kurtural, Patsy Wilson

Grapes grown in Kentucky are subject to environmental stresses that reduce crop yield and quality, and injure and kill grapevines. Damaging critical winter temperatures, late spring frosts, short growing seasons, and extreme summer temperatures all occur with regularity in regions of Kentucky. However, despite the challenging climate, certain species and cultivars of grapes are grown commercially in Kentucky. The aim of this bulletin is to describe the macroclimatic features affecting grape production that should be evaluated in the site selection process and to shorten the trial and error process of finding the best cultivar and climate match.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.10 mb
Pages: 6



HO-86

Crop Estimation in Vineyards

8/15/2007 (new)
Authors: Kaan Kurtural, Brandon O'Daniel

Viticulture is becoming a successful alternative cropping system in Kentucky due to the increased demand for locally grown grapes and their profitability. However, the sustainability of the industry is hindered by insufficient experience on estimating crop size of hybrid and vinifera cultivars in a region that is subject to frequent damaging winter and spring temperatures.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 307 kb
Pages: 4



HO-57

Growing Peaches in Kentucky

3/30/2007 (minor revision)
Authors: Ric Bessin, John Hartman, Joe Masabni, John Strang

Departments: Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 978 kb
Pages: 20



HO-16

Strawberry Production in Kentucky

2/25/2007 (minor revision)
Authors: Terry Jones, Joe Masabni, John Strang

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 340 kb
Pages: 10



HO-85

Honeyvine Milkweed Control in Tree Fruits, Small Fruits, and Grapes

1/19/2007 (new)
Authors: Joe Masabni

Honeyvine milkweed is a perennial weed commonly found in Kentucky fields, groves, and orchards. In general, honeyvine milkweed is a difficult weed to control due to its extensive taproot system and rapid growth rate. It is especially difficult to control in permanent crop situations such as plantings of apples, blueberries, and grapes. This is due to the fact that soil tillage is not practiced in orchards, blueberry fields, or vineyards, which would otherwise destroy the root system of honeyvine milkweed and prevent it from getting established.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 320 kb
Pages: 8



HO-74

Culinary Herbs

10/15/2006 (reprinted)
Authors: Sharon Bale, Mary Witt

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 312 kb
Pages: 8



HO-70

Preserving Flowers and Foliage

3/8/2006 (minor revision)
Authors: Sharon Bale

Dried flowers, pine cones, grasses, and seed heads are popular materials for decorative arrangements and craft projects. Using a wide variety of plant material gives the best results, and you may find an assortment of usable plants throughout the entire growing season. A preservation method exists for just about any type of plant or flower, depending on how much time and expense you are willing to commit to the project.

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 298 kb
Pages: 6



HO-75

Home Composting: A Guide to Managing Organic Wastes

11/1/2005 (minor revision)
Authors: Bill Fountain

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 263 kb
Pages: 4



HO-67

Propagating Plants in and Around the Home

11/1/2005 (minor revision)
Authors: Bob Geneve, Leonard Stoltz, Mary Witt

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 302 kb
Pages: 8



HO-62

Landscape Design with Plants: Creating Outdoor Rooms

11/1/2005 (minor revision)
Authors: Horst Schach

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 1.42 mb
Pages: 16



HO-56

Starting Plants from Seed at Home

11/1/2005 (minor revision)
Authors: Jack Buxton

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 20 kb
Pages:



HO-39

Reproducing Fruit Trees by Graftage Budding and Grafting

11/1/2005 (minor revision)
Authors: Leonard Stoltz, John Strang

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 789 kb
Pages: 8



HO-15

Growing Blackberries and Raspberries in Kentucky

11/1/2005 (minor revision)
Authors: Gerald Brown, Terry Jones, John Strang

Departments: County Extension, Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 325 kb
Pages: 12



HO-60

Growing Highbush Blueberries in Kentucky

3/15/2005 (reprinted)
Authors: John Strang

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 403 kb
Pages: 12



HO-77

Perennials for Shady Locations

9/15/2004 (reprinted)
Authors: Sharon Bale

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 81 kb
Pages: 8



HO-76

Perennials for Sunny Locations

9/15/2004 (reprinted)
Authors: Sharon Bale

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 98 kb
Pages: 12



HO-65

Annual Flowers

9/15/2004 (reprinted)
Authors: Sharon Bale, Rick Durham

Departments: Horticulture
Series: Horticulture (HO series)
Size: 67 kb
Pages: 10