Farm and Family

Yes, I know you are wanting to know why the Ag agent is talking about vegetable preservation, and I will let you know why.
Don’t be like many gardeners I see and just throw away produce or let it rot.
You have worked hard on your garden, so you should be able to reap the rewards of that garden.
Like many gardeners, your garden is probably producing vegetables faster than you can eat them. Do not just give them away if you have too many.
Think about preserving them by either freezing or canning.

Like many around the county, weeds are trying to take over my garden, and it feels almost like a full time job trying to control the weeds.
This is why I want to talk about garden weeds because everyone wants that beautiful, high producing garden.
First off, why are weeds in your garden bad?
Weeds cause many problems, but probably the biggest problem is weeds compete with your crops for nutrients, water and sunlight.
Also, some weeds, like quackgrass, can chemically inhibit vegetable plant growth, and others are host for numerous insect pests and disease pathogens.

Tick season is underway and Lee Townsend, a UK entomologist, is reminding us to take precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones from tick bites.
“In tick-prone areas, check yourself, children and other family members every two hours, and very thoroughly after returning home from hikes and other outdoor activities,” said Lee Townsend. “Common places to find ticks are behind the knees, around the waist, under arms, neck and head.”