We have several upcoming classes here at the Pulaski County Extension Service. Call us at (606)679-6361 for more information. Here's what's going on, fees, dates and times.
Mini-Gardens are Mega-Fun, September 16 at 6pm at the Pulaski County Extension office. Come learn about mini-gardens from Master Gardener Robin Orwin. With mini-gardens you can combine your artistic skills with gardening on a small-scale. This is a make and take class. The fee is $20 and class size is limited to 30 participants. Register and pay before September 10.
Species Tulips, October 2 at 6pm at the Pulaski County Extension office. Hybrid tulips seem to melt out quickly in Kentucky and not be true perennials. Learn about species tulips, a much more reliable perennial and take some home to plant this fall. Fee is $15, pre-registration is required. Class size limited to 50 participants. Here's a link to Brent and Becky's tulips
Perennial Onions, October 14 at 6pm at the Pulaski County Extension office. Come learn about this different group of onions that we can plant in the fall and harvest the following year. You will take home a sample of 3 different onions. Fee is $15, pre-registration is required. Class size limited to 50 participants.
All Day Blueberry School for Commercial Producers, October 16, 8am to 3:30pm, Pulaski County Extension office. This full day workshop will cover topics such as site selections, blueberry growth and development, nursery production, pruning, insect management, and disease control. Fee is $10 for lunch (can be accepted day off workshop). Free copy of Midwest Blueberry Production Guide for all attendees.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Non-Emerald Ash Borer Ash Problems
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is eventually going to come and kick some major ash in Pulaski County KY. However, even without this pest, ashes have their share of problems. Let's go over a few of the most common.
Ash/lilac borer -- unlike EAB, these borers tend to infest already stressed ash trees. Symptoms include tree decline (thinning canopy) and round exit holes.
Pictured here is a pupal case that is often observed on the bark of ash trees. All borers are hard on trees and will cause thinning of the canopy and general decline.
Ash anthracnose -- this fungal disease usually hits in cool, moist springs. Brown spots develop on the leaves, leaves will usually fall off, but the tree will regrow a new set of leaves. This is not good for the tree as it has to have double the energy supply to create a whole new set of leaves. You may see general dieback of the canopy if the tree is infected multiple seasons.
General decline -- this omnipresent problem is hard for many tree owners to understand. As much as we like to think trees live forever, they don't. Drought, floods, improper pruning, planting too deeply, changing the grade, and trenching near a tree can all cause the tree to be unthrifty and be the start of a downward spiral.
Ash/lilac borer -- unlike EAB, these borers tend to infest already stressed ash trees. Symptoms include tree decline (thinning canopy) and round exit holes.
Pictured here is a pupal case that is often observed on the bark of ash trees. All borers are hard on trees and will cause thinning of the canopy and general decline.Ash anthracnose -- this fungal disease usually hits in cool, moist springs. Brown spots develop on the leaves, leaves will usually fall off, but the tree will regrow a new set of leaves. This is not good for the tree as it has to have double the energy supply to create a whole new set of leaves. You may see general dieback of the canopy if the tree is infected multiple seasons.
General decline -- this omnipresent problem is hard for many tree owners to understand. As much as we like to think trees live forever, they don't. Drought, floods, improper pruning, planting too deeply, changing the grade, and trenching near a tree can all cause the tree to be unthrifty and be the start of a downward spiral.
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