Farming

“Newly transplanted trees must remain hydrated in order for the natural process of root system regeneration to begin” writes Roger Harris, associate professor of horticulture at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.  
This is something that has been repeated countless times this summer by many in the green industry, yet, I fear, some homeowners may have turned a deaf ear.  
With record breaking heat and drought conditions for many in Kentuckiana, plants suffer the most if their care-giver is less than committed.

The Department for Public Health (DPH) reports that  cantaloupes tested in the state public health laboratory carry the same strain of Salmonella associated with a statewide outbreak that health officials say is still ongoing.

By Gary Carter, Co. ext. agent
Many of the fields in Harrison County and also other counties in Central Kentucky look good. The one exception is the corn has no grain.
Many of the fields grew normally early in the season.  When the extreme dry and hot weather occurred corn was attempting to develop and ear and receive pollen. With the extreme weather, little or no grain fill formed and we now have corn stalks with limited grain.

I saw the strangest thing the other day:  A bona fide whirlwind?  
I was taking water to the ewes and lambs mid-day and I looked up to see this swarm of plant material -and whatever else was in it- swirl around a viburnum.  
It was hot out and only the slightest breeze was apparent.  
Since I was by myself I had to comment to the sheep and the dogs, “Oh my gosh, look at that, that is so weird!”