Rain Garden Presentation
Thanks for all who came out to the presentation! We look forward to a continued dialogue on rain gardens and other sustainable practices.
Backyard Birds
Natural areas in your backyard provide attractive shelter for birds. If space allows consider piling downed limbs from the recent ice storm in an out-of-the way spot in your yard.
The Cornell lab of ornithology is a fantastic resource to help you identify birds.
How to clean your rain barrel
It is almost time to bring the rain barrel out of the garage and start catching water again for the garden! Before you hook it up to the gutter it is a good idea to give the inside a good wash. This removes sediment and bacteria that may be dormant from last season.
The cheapest and greenest way to clean the barrel is a mixture of vinegar and hot water:
Mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1 gallon of hot water. Then with a sponge wipe down the inside of the barrel and allow the mixture to drain through the hose.
Green Convene
Boone Gardiner will be at the Green Convene on Saturday!
Serviceberry
The Amelanchier arborea (Common Serviceberry) is a favorite of migratory birds in Kentucky. The fruit has a similar taste to blueberies and provides an exceptional display of white flowers in the early spring.
Vegetable Gardening Guide
The UK Extension office has a great resource for home Vegetable Gardening.
Below is the link to the guide:
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