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Topic: UT Agricultural Extension Office
Last week we had fresh bread, eggs, many vegetables, food, arts and crafts and fun. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack visits Montgomery County UT Extension Commercial KitchenFacility has received several USDA grants, created jobs and trained hundreds
Operated jointly by University of Tennessee Extension and Tennessee State University Extension, the kitchen has benefited from several USDA grants, and on Friday, Oct. 19, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited the facility and checked out some of the products created by local culinary entrepreneurs. Vilsack stopped by following a roundtable discussion with Tennessee producers to discuss the resiliency and productivity of American agriculture and the importance of passing comprehensive food, farm and jobs legislation. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tis’ Summertime in Tennessee!
The big question seems to be “how much water is required” to be sufficient? That question does not have a simple numeric answer as there are too many variables such as plant type, kind of planting medium (or soil); amount of wind, amount of foliage, size of containers, and the list goes on and on. What I can tell you is that a deep thorough watering once a week is much better than a sprinkle baptism every afternoon. You want your plants to grow deep roots, so make sure you are soaking the ground to a depth of 4 – 6 inches. Carol Reese, UT Ornamental Horticulture Specialist -Western District says to remind folks that wilting is not always a sign that plants need more water. Many plants wilt midday no matter how wet the soil or media, because the plant cannot supply moisture to the leaf as fast as it loses it through transpiration. Always check soil, do not rely on wilted foliage as signal to turn on water. «Read the rest of this article» Montgomery County Agricultural Extension Office to hold Natural Playgrounds: Fun, Food and Learning workshopA TSU Cooperative Extension Workshop
Natural Playgrounds are outdoor spaces for learning and discovery, having fun and growing things! Natural playgrounds are a proven safe, healthy alternative to traditional playground facilities. This workshop will be interactive and will cover topics including natural playgrounds 101 (introduction), funding opportunities, planning and design of natural playgrounds, and how to start/what to expect! «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
The 8th Grade “Your Choice, Your Future” Career Exploration day was a success
According to Brenda Scarborough, a Career Tech Counselor for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System; “You hear kids all the time asking why they have to take this class, or that class.” then she gave an example, “If they are interested in working in a field, they can come and ask someone in that profession what they did in high school to better understand why they need to take the English, Math, and the Sciences; and it gives them a connection to their future careers. These kids start out thinking they know where their career path falls, and after they come here they know where it falls.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
City Council meeting deals with touchy issues with finesse
The Barge Port was approved, the Capital Project for Smith-Trahern Mansion was approved, and the expansion of the liquor establishments was rejected. Read on for much more! «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Calling all Gardeners!Written by Karla Kean
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Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods offers Earth-Friendly Solutions for Home Landscapes
A “Tennessee Yard Done Right” is beautiful, earth-friendly and saves money. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods offer earth-friendly solutions for home landscapes
The Home Landscape Workshop will be held in Clarksville, TN. on Saturday, April 10, 2010. The six-hour workshop will begin at 8:30 AM and will be held at the Montgomery County Civic Hall, 350 Pageant Lane (near public library). The class is limited to 25 participants. The cost is $35.00 per individual, $50.00 per couple. Fees cover program costs only. The deadline for registration is April 7th, 2010. To register, contact the Montgomery County Extension Office at (931) 648-5725 or Tennessee State University, The University of Tennessee, USDA and County Governments Cooperating. The Agriculture Extension Service offers its programs to all persons regardless to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sections: Events | No Comments
The Garden of Hope Project needs your help!
Garden of Hope volunteers will plant, care for and harvest produce that will be sold to raise funds for local food programs including F.U.E.L, Loaves and Fishes and other groups feeding the hungry. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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