There are many types of weeds and controlling them begins with an understanding of their life cycle. We will cover annual and winter annual weeds and their management as well as their perennial cousins. Control strategies will include chemical and sustainable (very limited) approaches. We will also discuss some of the benefits a weedy lawn can provide should you prefer a more natural approach. You should leave with the knowledge to gain the upper hand in your weed battles (you still need to provide the effort and motivation). Cost: Free - Advance registration required to attend.

Join us at the Fayette County Extension office 6:00-7:30pm for our monthly cooking demonstration and sampling. Try tasty Nutrition Education Program Calendar recipes and discover strategies to eat healthier and cook at home!

In this session we will discuss some of the better native flower choices for gardens. Planting natives for pollinators is quite popular and a great step toward protecting these valuable resources. Every great pollinator plant is not necessarily a well-behaved landscape choice. We will steer you to some pollinator favorites that also are great for gardeners. Take home a nice plant for your pollinator garden. Cost: $15.00

FREE for all children ages birth to 5 and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Lessons include a healthy snack, book, craft, music activity, fine motor and large motor activities, and free play.

Join us at the Fayette County Extension office 6:00-7:30pm for our monthly cooking demonstration and sampling. Try tasty Nutrition Education Program Calendar recipes and discover strategies to eat healthier and cook at home!

Many lovely perennials are easily grown from seed. This can be an economical way to obtain new plants. We will discuss several options for starting these seeds including direct seeding. Participants will receive a packet of an easily grown variety to try at home. Must attend the class to receive the seed packet, which will be distributed at the end of class. Cost: Free - Advance registration required to attend.

Kentucky gardeners have three distinct growing seasons for vegetables. We can repeat many of the spring crops and often with much better results with cooler temperatures. You can also extend harvest into late fall and early winter. If you have struggled to grow broccoli, cauliflower or other cool-season varieties you will be amazed with your fall crops. We will provide seeds for you to plant at home. Must attend the class to receive the seed packet, which will be distributed at the end of class. Cost: Free - Advance registration required to attend.

FREE for all children ages birth to 5 and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Lessons include a healthy snack, book, craft, music activity, fine motor and large motor activities, and free play.

Homeowners are looking for more sustainable approaches to traditional lawn care. We will cover the basics of caring for a lawn with an emphasis on lower input and sustainable methods. Learn why late summer is the best time to seed and why common fertilization practices are often not the best approach. We will also discuss alternatives to grass monocultures. This is always popular so sign up early. Cost: Free - Advance registration required to attend.

Join us at the Fayette County Extension office 6:00-7:30pm for our monthly cooking demonstration and sampling. Try tasty Nutrition Education Program Calendar recipes and discover strategies to eat healthier and cook at home!