/tags/boone-county-extension Boone County Extension en-US Copyright Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:00:00 GMT /environment/2018-06-26/how-to-rid-your-garden-of-pests The hot, humid days and heavy rains we’ve had this month have been great for area gardens, but the weather has also been good for the pests that can eat… Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:00:00 GMT /environment/2018-06-26/how-to-rid-your-garden-of-pests Dan Hurley /community/2017-09-26/cool-weather-gardens-farmers-markets-more-fall-gardening-ideas-and-answers It doesn't feel like it yet, but it is officially fall. While the weather here can change overnight, there is still time to make the most of your garden.… Tue, 26 Sep 2017 08:00:00 GMT /community/2017-09-26/cool-weather-gardens-farmers-markets-more-fall-gardening-ideas-and-answers /environment/2017-07-24/summer-bounty Mid-summer is a busy time in the garden, crops planted this spring are ready for harvest and gardeners are putting in vegetables they will be able to… Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:00:00 GMT /environment/2017-07-24/summer-bounty /environment/2017-05-18/our-region-is-finally-in-full-gardening-mode We are finally experiencing warmer temperatures and have reached the point where it seems safe to put in even delicate plants and flowers. It's also time… Thu, 18 May 2017 08:00:00 GMT /environment/2017-05-18/our-region-is-finally-in-full-gardening-mode /wvxu/2017-05-05/meet-mark-heyne-our-cincinnati-edition-gardening-experts-at-the-clifton-cultural-arts-center If you're a fan of Cincinnati Edition's monthly gardening show, here's a chance to hear from and meet our experts live and in person. They'll be at the… Fri, 05 May 2017 19:43:21 GMT /wvxu/2017-05-05/meet-mark-heyne-our-cincinnati-edition-gardening-experts-at-the-clifton-cultural-arts-center 91.7 WVXU /community/2017-04-25/our-gardening-experts-are-here-to-answer-your-questions-about-spring-planting-and-care Now that it seems spring is finally here for good, it's time to see what kind of shape your yard and garden are in, plan what you would like to grow this… Tue, 25 Apr 2017 08:00:00 GMT /community/2017-04-25/our-gardening-experts-are-here-to-answer-your-questions-about-spring-planting-and-care /science/2017-04-18/boone-county-extension-is-hosting-a-discussion-of-gmos-this-evening Genetically Modified Organism, or GMO, is a common term for genetically engineered foods. They first showed up in the U.S. market in 1994, and now make up… Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:00:00 GMT /science/2017-04-18/boone-county-extension-is-hosting-a-discussion-of-gmos-this-evening /community/2017-03-28/saving-collecting-trading-seeds-plus-your-garden-and-landscape-questions There are many benefits to collecting your own seeds or trading seeds with other gardeners in your area, from preserving heirloom plants to finding new… Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT /community/2017-03-28/saving-collecting-trading-seeds-plus-your-garden-and-landscape-questions /community/2017-01-24/how-gardners-can-take-advantage-of-our-warmer-so-far-than-normal-winter Typically gardeners in our region spend this time of year inside, researching new plants, ordering seeds and planning their spring gardens. But our… Tue, 24 Jan 2017 09:00:00 GMT /community/2017-01-24/how-gardners-can-take-advantage-of-our-warmer-so-far-than-normal-winter /community/2016-12-21/our-gardening-experts-talk-about-the-popularity-of-gardens-farming-and-answer-your-questions Farmers and serious gardeners will tell you, growing is hard work. Work that can be wiped out by disease, insects or an unexpected turn in the weather.… Wed, 21 Dec 2016 09:00:00 GMT /community/2016-12-21/our-gardening-experts-talk-about-the-popularity-of-gardens-farming-and-answer-your-questions