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Home gardeners look forward to that first ripe tomato or ear of corn they pick from their carefully tended gardens.  But after some vigorous gardening on a hot, humid day, you may wonder if it is all worth it.  

Weeds compete with crops for water, nutrients and sunlight.  Some weeds, like quackgrass, can chemically inhibit vegetable plant growth. Others host insect pests and disease pathogens.  All of these result in fewer fresh vegetables for your table.  

“If the word noble had to be applied to only one kind of tree, the honor would probably go to the Beech.”- James Crockett

As Co-Chairs of the Kentucky Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, we find it fitting to take a moment to extend an enormous debt of gratitude to our hunters and anglers. The critical contributions that these sportsmen and women make to our economy and professional fish and wildlife management in the Bluegrass State ensure that we will enjoy access to our hunting and angling traditions now and into the future.

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles is cautioning area farmers to stay alert for possible scams targeting hay buyers and sellers.

“The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has received several reports of fraudulent hay-buying activity in recent weeks,” Quarles said. “Farmers should take extra care to protect themselves from scam artists when buying or selling commodities such as hay or livestock, especially when contacted through email, social media, or text message.”

Taylorsville Elementary School announced their students of the month for February. They are: Austin Coryell, Lucy Hinkle, Gavin Bowling, Michael Nethery, Yelismar Perez, John Hamon.

Taylorsville Elementary School announced their students of the month for March. They are: Noah Goodlett, Jessie Sparrow, Jayden Cornett, Claire Ballard, Azriel Scally, Bryan Perez.

Brandon Taylor graduated in May 2017 from Bellarmine University with a Bachelor’s  Degree in Exercise Science and Minor in Psychology. He has  been  accepted into the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program at  Bellarmine Grad  School. Brandon was 1 of 72 students chosen from over 900 applicants for this  program. He is a graduate of SCHS and the son of Paul and Nancy Taylor.

I have patiently waited for some summer-like heat to arrive before planting my pepper and tomato plants.  Now that the forecast calls for warm spring nights, the coast is clear for summer vegetables!  Tomatoes love two things:  good drainage and heat.  If you have struggled with tomatoes in the past, consider what makes them most content when preparing the garden and setting your plants out.