1. home and garden
2. pest control

Fayette
County
By The Yard...
May
2015
Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40504-1172
(859) 257-5582
Fax: (859) 254-3697
www.fayetteextension.com
FREE GARDEN KIT
Saturday, May 9, 2015
William Wells Brown Community Center
548 East Sixth Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Stop by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Attend demonstrations and take home one FREE Garden Kit
containing plants, seeds and vegetable gardening book.
DEMONSTRATIONS:
Using Fresh Produce
Container Gardening
Soil Prep
Planting
Home Composting
SPECIAL THANKS:
 Fayette County Master Garden Association
 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Beta Gamma Omega Chapter
 LFUCG Parks and Recreation
All materials while
supplies last. First come
first served basis.
LIMIT ONE GARDEN KIT
PER FAMILY
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Pest Patrol: Controlling Mosquitoes
Along with the joys
of summertime
outdoor activities
comes the not-sojoyful likelihood of
encountering
mosquitoes. While
we can’t control the
entire outdoors,
there are control measures you can take around your
home, farm and business, to eliminate potential
breeding sites that provide the quiet, non-flowing water
these bothersome pests need to develop.
You can decrease mosquito populations by depriving
them of places to breed. However, eliminating these
sites often is easier said than done, because these
locations aren’t always obvious. A neglected bird bath,
clogged rain gutter or boat bottom allowed to
accumulate water can produce hundreds of new
mosquitoes daily. Did you know that immature
mosquitoes, also known as “wigglers,” can develop into
biting adults in as little as one week?
Following the steps below will keep your property from
becoming a prime mosquito breeding ground:
Since used tires are a primary mosquito breeding area,
remove all discarded tires.
Also, dispose of outdoor, water-holding containers such
as empty tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots,
plastic sheeting and the like. Don’t let water accumulate
in flower pot drainage saucers and pet dishes more than
two days.
Turn over wading pools and wheelbarrows when not
using them.
Change water in birdbaths and wading pools at least
once a week.
Check around faucets, air conditioner units and
condensation drains, cisterns, cesspools and septic tanks
for water puddles that remain for several days.
Eliminate these puddles and repair any leaks to prevent
future water accumulations.
Consider stocking ornamental pools with mosquito fish.
You can buy these predacious minnows, or seine them
from creeks or streams.
Many small fish will feed on mosquito larvae in ditches,
ponds and similar locations. To enable fish to get to
immature mosquitoes, control emerging vegetation and
keep banks steep rather than having a gradual drop off.
Standing water in roof
gutters can produce
millions of mosquitoes each
season; so clean clogged
gutters in the spring and
fall, and periodically inspect
gutters to be sure they
properly drain.
Remove standing water
from patios, decks or flat roofs.
Clean and disinfect swimming pools, outdoor saunas
and hot tubs.
Landscape gardens and lawns to prevent water
accumulation. Irrigate them sufficiently for good
growth, but not to the point that water stands for
several days.
To prevent water accumulation in tree holes or stumps
remove, drain, or fill them with a sealant.
Tremendous numbers of mosquitoes can breed in
shallow, marshy or swampy locations, ditches, and other
low areas. On farms, these pests can develop in
standing water in hoof prints around watering troughs,
seepage areas and similar locations. Draining or filling
up these areas is an effective long-term solution. If it’s
not possible to eliminate standing water in all these
situations, consider using a mosquito-specific larvicide
(insecticide to control immature mosquitoes).
Larvicides contain the active ingredient Methoprene (an
insect growth regulator) or the bacterial toxin produced
by Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis. These products are
essentially harmless to fish, wildlife and other non-target
organisms. The easy-to-apply products come in
water-soluble granules, pellets or briquettes, and usually
are available from farm supply stores, and pesticide
dealers, or the Internet.
Gimmicks advertised in print and electronic media
generally are ineffective. These include ultrasonic
devices, mosquito-repelling plants and candles or garlic.
Traps that capture large numbers of mosquitoes haven’t
been proven effective at eliminating pest bites, even
though they might capture impressive numbers of
mosquitoes.
A communitywide effort might be necessary to
eliminate standing water such as swamps, marshes and
ditches in public areas.
Continue on page 3
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Pest Patrol: Controlling Mosquitoes, cont.
If you’re wondering about how mosquitoes become
infected and spread West Nile Virus, here’s some
background information.
Although the chance of
contracting WNV is quite low,
mosquito control still is advised.
According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services
Department of Public Health, if a mosquito infected
with West Nile Virus bites you, you have less than a
one-percent chance of severe illness. The chances of
being severely ill from any one (infected) mosquito bite
are extremely small. For more information, go to
http://publichealth.state.ky.us and click on West Nile
Virus under hot topics.
Mosquitoes become WNV carriers when they bite
infected birds. The virus eventually moves to
mosquitoes’ salivary glands; then, it can be injected into
bitten humans and animals, where the virus can multiply
and possibly cause illness.
Sources: Mike Potter, University of Kentucky Entomologist, and
Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services
Sights To Expect In Wet Landscapes
Crane flies are gangly-legged
delicate flies in a variety of sizes
that are common in the spring.
They resemble mosquitoes but
do not feed at all. Crane flies
can be seen resting on surfaces
or flying slowly across a lawn.
The gray larvae or immature stages resemble
cutworms but there is no distinct head and no legs at
all. Several pairs of fleshy lobes can be seen at the end
of the abdomen. They develop in wet, shaded areas
where they feed on decaying organic matter such as
accumulations of wet leaves or heavy thatch. The
larvae are most commonly seen during spring and fall
rainy periods when they are driven out of low area by
excessive rain and can be caught on surfaces such as
sidewalks and driveways.
Neither crane fly larvae nor adults
are harmful. However, large
numbers of larvae in an area are
indicative of chronic wet areas or a build-up of organic
matter that may lead to other problems.
Fungus gnat larvae are found in
the same type of situations.
These legless larvae have distinct,
shiny black heads and white to
clear bodies. Groups of them
may form into a column and
crawl across the ground like a snake.
Also, crayfish mounds may begin to appear in areas
where they usually are not seen because of the high
water table. They dig tunnels from 1 to 5 feet deep or
to the water table so that they can stay moist. These
omnivorous scavengers create "chimneys" made of
mud balls that are excavated and rise above the tunnel.
Because crayfishes breathe with gills, they must always
maintain some degree of contact with water. There are
no pesticides registered for crayfish control.
Source: Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky, Entomology
LOCUST TRACE SPRING PLANT SALE
3591 Leestown Road, Lexington
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on All School Days
For more information, please contact:
Daniel Bustler at 859 381-3990 or
daniel.bustler@fayette.kyschools.us
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May Quick Tips
Mulch beds for weed control
and moisture retention. Make sure
to keep mulch away from tree
trunks and the bases of shrubs.
 Use liquid products for lawn
weed control. Most granular weed control products
contain fertilizer which should not be applied to lawns
this time of year.
 Monitor evergreens for
bagworms. Carbaryl is effective as a
control if you catch the larvae
while small. Do not wait for the
large “bags” to appear, as control
will be difficult on older insects.
 Plant and seed vegetable gardens. Most warm
season vegetables can be planted early this month and
heat-lovers like peppers, squash, and sweet potatoes
can go in later in the month.

Replace pansies and other cool
season plants with appropriate summer
choices.
 Plant flowers. We should be frost free
and good to go, although vinca will
appreciate warmer temperatures later in the month.
 Divide and fertilize pond plants
that have become overgrown.
 Move house plants outdoors
late this month. Make sure you
place them in a shady spot or they are likely to
sunburn. (See article in this month’s newsletter.)
 Prune evergreens now through August.
 Don’t forget to register for “Gardener’s Toolbox
Classes, 2015”. For a complete class descriptions and
registrations information visit our website at: http://
fayette.ca.uky.edu/horticulture

Recipe Corner: Wilted Spinach Salad
6 cups spinach, washed, drained very well
and torn into bite-size pieces
1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
3 hardboiled egg, coarsely chopped
5 slices bacon, chopped
1⁄4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
Combine spinach, onions and eggs in a large salad bowl. Cook bacon in skillet until crispy; remove bacon and
drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Add vinegar, water, sugar, salt and
pepper to bacon drippings, heat to boiling, stirring to blend. Pour over spinach mixture; toss gently. Sprinkle
with bacon.
Plant Sale
at Cardinal Hill Hospital
Grow Again Garden
off Mason Headley Rd.
May 21, 2015
10:00-2:00
Proceeds benefit
therapy gardening program
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TIPS TO REDUCE RISK OF TERMITE ATTACKS
Homeowners can reduce the risk
of termite attacks that annually
cause billions of dollars in
damage in the United States.
Since termites are attracted to
moisture, it is important to reduce
consistent wetness in soil around
the foundation as well as humidity
in crawl spaces.
Winged termites emerging
indoors are a sure sign that
the building is infested.
Use properly functioning gutters, downspouts and
splash blocks to divert water away from the
foundation. Also, repair leaking faucets, water pipes
and air-conditioning units. Be sure the soil grade next
to the foundation direct surface water away from the
structure, and adjust lawn irrigation systems and
sprinklers to minimize water puddles near the
foundation.
Many termite infestations result from direct structural
wood-soil contact that gives termites access to food,
moisture, shelter and a hidden entry into the home. To
avoid this situation, be sure there are at least six inches
between ground level and wooden elements such as
siding, porch steps, latticework, door and window
frames and posts.
Remember that termites also are attracted to, and may
infest, firewood, lumber and other wood debris stored
against the foundation or in crawl spaces. These
wooden elements enable termites to bypass an existing
termiticide soil barrier.
Termites are especially attracted to moisture retained
below cellulose-containing materials like mulch and
wood chips. Use mulch sparingly, especially if other
conditions are conducive to termite problems. Two to
three inches is usually plenty of mulch. Do not let it
Providing adequate ventilation reduces the humidity in come into contact with wood siding and door or
window frames.
crawl spaces. Prune shrubbery and other vegetation
growing over vents to improve cross-ventilation. To
For more information, contact the Fayette Cooperative
reduce moisture, install four-to-six-milliliter
Extension Service.
polyethylene over about 75 percent of the soil surface. Source: Mike Potter, University of Kentucky, Entomology
MOVING HOUSEPLANTS OUTSIDE
Moving your houseplants in late spring or early summer
is good for them because they get better air circulation
and light exposure. This also is a good time to repot
your pot-bound plants.
Wait to move plants outdoors until at least mid to late
May, when the weather usually is consistently warm.
Since most houseplants have a tropical origin,
temperatures below 40 to 45 degrees F. might damage
them.
Even if you know a particular plant prefers high-light
conditions, don’t immediately put it or any plants in
direct sunlight outdoors because they will need time to
adjust to a higher light intensity. Instead, gradually
increase the amount plants receive by first moving
them under a covered patio or large shade tree for
seven to 10 days. If you notice foliage bleaching or
burning, reduce the amount of sunlight for another
week or so before moving a plant to a more intense
light location.
As your houseplants receive more light, most will
require more water and will benefit from increased
application of a general-purpose, houseplant fertilizer.
Thoroughly water houseplants when the first few
inches of soil begins to dry. To test soil moisture, stick
a finger through a few inches of soil. When applying
fertilizer, always follow the label instructions for the
amount of fertilizer and water to use and application
frequency.
It’s a good idea to check for pest problems on your
houseplants outdoors so you can control the situation
before it gets out of hand. Always read pesticide label
directions to be sure the
product is labeled for your
houseplants. Insecticidal soap
is an environmentally-friendly,
effective product that will take
care of most houseplant pests.
Sources: Rick Durham and Bob Anderson
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Beetles and Bugs on Vegetables
Hopefully, the wet weather we have been experiencing
will abate soon and allow vegetable growers to work
their soil and move transplants to fields. Early-season
insect problems on vegetables are very different than
those later in the summer. Early season pests often
impact the health and vigor of the plant rather than
feeding on the portion of the plant we intend to market.
We describe these as ‘indirect pests’ because they attack
parts of plants we do not market. Direct pests attack the
parts we plan on selling. This article describes common
early season pests of our primary vegetable crops.
cucurbits. Melons, cucumbers, and some squash types
are very susceptible. Squash bug (Figure 2) transmits a
different bacterium that can cause yellow vine decline of
pumpkin, watermelon, and squashes. With organic
growers, we recommend using row covers over plants
that are sealed on the edges from the day of
transplanting until plants begin to open female flowers.
Conventional growers often use systemic insecticide
treatments at transplanting, followed by scouting and
rescue foliar sprays beginning 3 to 4 weeks after
transplanting.
Fruiting Vegetables
Sweet Corn
Tomato, Eggplant, Peppers–
Several species of flea beetle
are common, but serious
injury to plants varies by
plant type. Eggplant is the
most susceptible to injury,
followed by tomato and
pepper. Tobacco, potato,
and pale striped flea beetles Figure 1. Potato flea beetle feeding
wounds on eggplant leaves are characcan be common on the fruit teristically round.
vegetables. Flea beetles chew (Photo: Ric Bessin, UK)
roundish holes in leaves
(Figure 1) and, fortunately, do not transmit diseases to
these vegetables. Eggs are laid around the base of plants
in soil and the larvae feed on plant roots. Systemic insecticide treatments at
planting may provide 2 to 4 weeks of control, but
supplemental control may be needed in some instances,
particularly for eggplant. As transplants become
established in the field and grow rapidly, they are more
tolerant of flea beetle damage.
Cutworms and stink bugs can
be common problems on
young seedlings. Generally, we
would like to keep cutting
damage by cutworms to less
than 3% of the plants. When Figure 3. A brown stink bug nymph
feeding at the base of corn. (Photo: Ric
cutting occurs above the
Bessin, UK)
growing point, plants may
recover without impacting yield. Stink bugs (Figure 3)
feed with piercing-sucking mouthparts and inject enzymes into seedlings that cause a variety of
symptoms. Feeding by stink bugs in seedling corn is
recognized by the rows of dissolved holes in leaves.
Seedlings may begin to tiller if the growing point is
injured, and plant leaves may form a buggy whip-like
appearance. Injury from stink bugs appears a week or
more after feeding, so applying sprays based on
symptoms may have little effect. Producers should
scout for stink bug feeding on seedlings at the soil line.
Cucurbit Vegetables
Cucumber, Melons,
Pumpkin, Watermelon–
Depending on the type of
cucurbit, cucumber
beetles and squash bugs
are critical early-season
pests that must be
managed. Both of these Figure 2. Pumpkin and squash producers
pest groups can transmit must monitor and control squash bug early.
(Photo: Ric Bessin, UK)
bacterial plant diseases to
young plants that can wreck havoc on plant
production. Cucumber beetles, striped and spotted,
transmit a bacterium that causes bacterial wilt of
Effect of Winter on Pest Activity
I am commonly asked if the winter has eliminated our
pest problems this year. I wish it were that easy. Many of
our insect pests are well adapted to survive the winter. They either find protected locations to pass the
winter or they are tolerant of the cold temperatures. So
despite the bitter cold this winter, producers need to
weekly monitor their crops for insect and mite pests.
Source: Ric Bessin, University of Kentucky, Extension
Entomologist
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Winter Injury Visible on Landscape Plants
With the arrival of spring’s warmer weather, many
landscape plants in Kentucky are showing the effects of
a winter that broke records. The winter of 2014-15
approached all-time historical lows in many parts of the
Commonwealth. Now landscapers and homeowners
are wondering which plants might recover and which
must be removed. Particularly hard-hit were evergreens
and marginally hardy plant species.
“Evergreens” Not So Green This Spring
Broadleaf and needled
evergreen plants retain
foliage during winter, thus
they continue to lose water
through their leaves
although at a reduced rate
throughout the winter
Figure 1. Leaf browning of southern
exposed to drying winter
months. During the growing magnolia
winds. (Photo: Julie Beale, UK)
season, plant roots take up
water from the soil, where it is pulled upward through
the xylem (water conducting tubes inside stems). Some
of this water is used by the plant, but much of it exits
the plant as water vapor through pores in the
leaves. Deciduous plants drop foliage in the fall to
reduce water loss during the winter when soils are
frozen. During sunny winter days with wind and low
humidity—which were prevalent during the past two
winters—the rate of water loss from evergreen foliage
increases, leading to brown, scorched leaves. The pull
of transpiration may even result in air pockets
developing in the xylem, similar to air pockets in a
siphon. Plants are unable to move water through these
xylem tubes. Further injury may occur when frozen
stems are bent by snow or physically shaken to remove
ice and snow, and xylem cell walls are fractured.
Certain landscape plants, both deciduous and
evergreen, are considered to be marginally hardy in
Kentucky. Plant hardiness is based on the lowest
temperature that the plant can tolerate under optimal
growing conditions. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
Map places most of Kentucky in Zone 6 with the far
western counties in Zone 7a. Temperatures associated
with the hardiness map are based on the 30-year
average of the single lowest winter temperatures
recorded each year. This is not the absolute lowest
temperature experienced over a 30-year period, just the
average. The map also does not take into account the
duration of cold, soil moisture, humidity, solar
radiation, topography, or wind. While there are
shortcomings to this map, it is still a valuable aid in
deciding what to plant and where it should be located.
Problems arise for marginally hardy plants when
winters are colder than average. Examples include
boxwood, cherrylaurel, southern magnolia, Leyland
cypress, crapemyrtle, and nandina. Some of these
plants had survived previous milder winters but now
show symptoms ranging from moderate leaf burn or
twig dieback to death of the entire plant (Figures 1 &
2).
Managing Winter Injury on Landscape Plants
Rule number one in
addressing winter injury is
to be patient. If the foliage
or the tips have been
damaged but the stems and
buds are still green, wait
until the plant puts out new
growth before deciding if
Figure 2. Leaf burn and twig dieback
the plant should be pruned of holly from winter injury.
or removed. Sheering dead (Photo: Julie Beale, UK)
foliage will immediately
improve the appearance of the plant, but pruning
should not be done until after the chance of the last
frost has passed.
Spring fertilization is not recommended, especially for
plants suffering winter injury. The addition of nitrogen
can encourage more growth than the damaged stems
can supply with water during hot, dry summer months
ahead. The addition of water during dry periods is
more beneficial than the addition of fertilizer. When
necessary, fertilization of woody landscape plants
should occur in late fall.
Established broadleaf evergreens in exposed locations
can be protected from the intensity of winter sun and
wind. Cover these plants with light-colored cloth or
burlap prior to the onset of winter. Spray moisture on
the cloth prior to the onset of extremely windy
sub-freezing temperatures. Water frozen on the cloth
will further reduce the effect of the wind.
The best long-term approach, however, is to match the
plant to the site. This can involve using hardy needled
evergreens where evergreens are desired and deciduous
species that originated in our climatic zone.
Source: William M. Fountain, University of Kentucky, Extension
Horticulturist and Julie Beale, Plant Disease Diagnostician
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Tomato Early Blight a Problem; What To Do about This Disease
Tomato is queen in many Kentucky vegetable gardens.
This vine-ripened fruit is a delight for any table, from a
formal dinner to backyard barbeque. Gardeners often
have friendly competition for the “bragging rights” that
go with the first ripe tomato of the season. And
commercial tomato production is a growing part of our
agricultural industry.
There are a couple of more interesting things about
tomato early blight.
Blight-infected tomato leaves develop circular brown
spots and turn yellow before they shrivel up and die.
The dark brown spots have concentric rings
characteristic of this disease. If you closely look at the
pattern, you’ll notice each ring could represent a day’s
So a tomato crop disease is regarded with alarm. Early fungal growth on the leaf, much as tree rings signify
age in years.
blight is perhaps the most common and damaging
tomato disease in the home garden. This fungal
It also appears that fungal growth in the spot is
disease causes lower tomato vine leaves to dry up and affected by alternating light and darkness because
die; the premature defoliation results in poor tomato
concentric rings in the dead leaf spot appear to
fruit production and sun scald of existing fruit.
correspond to the daily rhythms of the light and
darkness cycle.
For more information on tomato early blight or other
garden or field crop diseases, contact Fayette County
Cooperative Extension Service.
Source: John Hartman, retired University of Kentucky Plant
Pathology
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(While the tomato is sometimes considered a vegetable,
botanically it’s a fruit because the seeds are contained
in a developed fleshy ovary.)
The warm, moist weather typical of a Kentucky
summer promotes tomato early blight. Moisture from
dew or rain favor the disease, which most affects plants
with poor vigor.
So what’s a tomato grower to do?
Home gardeners and commercial growers should
choose tomato varieties with more tolerance to early
blight. Commercial growers also rely on fungicide
sprays to control the disease. Because the fungus
overwinters on diseased plant parts, sanitation is
essential at season’s end. Remove and destroy all
tomato plants and parts from the garden or field.
Early blight is caused by a fungus (Alternaria solani) that
generally is first observed on older tomato plant leaves.
The fungal spoors often are blamed as the cause of
allergy episodes. However many Alternaria fungi
thrive in gardens and contribute to mold allergy
problems that torment many Kentuckians.
Master Gardeners will offer four evening and
weekend work times during the summer in order
to answer questions and give home gardening
advice to visitors to the Arboretum. They will
be working in the Demonstration Vegetable
Garden during the following times:
Thursday, May 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 17 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Sunday, August 16 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Friday, August 21 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Master Gardeners regularly work in the garden
on Monday and Thursday mornings at 9:00
am. They welcome visitors and are happy to
share their gardening knowledge!
The garden is located toward the back of the
fenced area of the Arboretum, near the
gardening sheds and the fish pond. In case of
rain, work at the garden will be canceled.
“Food for Thought” classes will all be held at the Fayette County Extension Office and taught by
our Family and Consumer Sciences Agents, unless noted. If you are a member of Fayette County
Homemakers ask for the Fayette County Extension Homemaker discount for the paid classes.
Pre-registration is required. So, sign up early to reserve your spot!
For the Food Preservation series we will be making a group purchase of the Ball Blue Book.
Cost is $12.00. This is a great reference guide to use with all classes. Preorder and they will be
available at the first class on May 18th. For class descriptions visit: http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/
Food for Thought Classes Registration Form
Name: _____________________________Phone: ________________ E-Mail:____________________
Address: ____________________________________City: ______________State: ____ Zip: ________
Please remember that classes are limited, please register early to assure a spot in the class.
May we suggest that you call the Fayette County Extension, (859) 257-5582, to inquire
about the status of classes before registering. Hands on classes have a limit of 12
participants.
May 18 ~ 6 p.m.: Intro. to Food Preservation ~ FREE
May 20 ~ 6 p.m.: Jams and Jellies informational class ~ FREE
May, 23 ~ 10 a.m.: Hands On - Jams and Jellies ~ $10
May, 26 ~ 6 p.m.: Hands On - Jams and Jellies ~ $10
June 11 ~ 6 p.m.: ~ Pickling ~ FREE
June 15 ~ 6 p.m.: Mason Jar Salads and More ! $10
June 26 ~ 10 a.m.: Hands on ~ Pickling Boot Camp ~ $10
June 27 ~ 10 a.m.: Hands on ~ Pickling Boot Camp ~ $10
CLASS FULL
July 25 ~ 10 a.m.: Hands on ~ Canning Tomatoes
~ $10
July 23 ~ 6 p.m.: Tomatoes ~ FREE
July 27 ~ 6 p.m.: Salsa, Gazpacho & Other Ways to Use Fresh
Tomatoes ~ FREE
July 30 ~ 6 p.m.: ~ Pressure Canning ~ FREE
August 4 ~ 1 p.m.: Hands on ~ Pressure Canning ~ $10
August 4 ~ 6 p.m.: Hands on ~ Pressure Canning ~ $10
August 11 ~ 6 p.m.: ~ Freezing ~ FREE
August 13 ~ 6 p.m.: All About Kimchi ~ $10
September 1 ~ 6 p.m.: Pick a Peck of Peppers ~ FREE
October 22 ~ 6 p.m.: Cooking with Garlic ~ FREE
November 12 ~ 6 p.m.: Get Stocked in the Kitchen ~ $10
December 9 ~ 6 p.m.: Holiday Food Gifts ~ $10
Ball Blue Book ~ $12 ~ Order must be received by May 1st
Please make check payable to: Community FCS
and mail: Food for Thought Class
Fayette County Extension Office
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40504-1172
32nd
Annual
1983–2015
MEETING the
CHALLENGES
& OPPORTUNITIES
of AGING
Friday, May 29, 2015
NorthEast Christian Church
990 Star Shoot Parkway
Lexington, KY
The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Challenges and
Opportunities of Aging will be a fun and
informational day with excellent speakers, exhibits,
food and friendship. NorthEast Christian Church is
an accessible facility with on-site parking. The
2015 Conference will offer workshops
emphasizing health and wellness, education,
policy, fun things to do and caregiving.
8:30a.m. - 9:00a.m. - Registration (Breakfast provided by Price Catering)
8:30a.m. - 1:45p.m. - Exhibits
9:00a.m. - KEYNOTE
Coach Don Lane,
Retired Transylvania Coach
10:00 – 10:45a.m. - SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS
1. HealthRhythms Drumming Circle
Darlene McKinney, Health Rhythms, Irvine, Kentucky
2. It is Never Too Late
Janice Austin, BSW, MSW Aging Expert for 20 years
3. Creativity and the Brain
Dr. Greg Jicha, Professor, Neurology and Sanders‐Brown
Center on Aging, University of Kentucky
4. Lifelong Learning at UK – The Next 50 Years
Diana Lockridge, Program Director, OLLI at the
University of Kentucky
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS
5.
Using Leftovers to Make Healthy Meals
Joseph Bookwalter, Executive Chef, Lafayette
Retirement Community
6. Eat Well, Age Well
Jennifer Kraschnewski, Baptist Health Diabetes and
Nutrition
7. An Elder Law Attorney’s Advice to His Client
Robert McCleland, Attorney at Law, McClelland &
Associates
8. Just Bury you Where?...a light‐hearted approach to a
serious topic
Kelly Mead, Kerr Brothers Funeral Home
Registration Cost: $10
Registration Deadline: May 21st
For complete program and
registration forms visit:
www.challengesofaging.com
or call: (859) 257-5582
to have the program packet mailed
12:00 noon - LUNCHEON, EXHIBITS, & DOOR PRIZES
Jack Pattie, Emcee, WVLK - AM News Talk 590
Welcome & Greetings
Mayor Jim Gray, Lexington - Fayette Urban County
Government
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - SESSION THREE WORKSHOPS
9. Orthopedic Issues and Solutions
Greg D’Angelo, M.D. Bluegrass Orthopedics
10. Nature’s Expressions ‐ Creating a Low Maintenance
Garden
Panel of experts who will discuss all aspects of
outdoor gardening, and tips to make it easier to
maintain.
11. Long Term Care ‐ What’s Your Plan?
John Cooper, Cooper & Associates
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. POST CONFERENCE WORSHOP
12. An Independent Adventure
Join the planning committee and meet others in
the community who share similar interests or
hobbies. This will be an informal mixer with
broad topics and areas of interest giving the
attendee an opportunity to meet new people, or
reconnect with those you haven’t seen, who all
enjoy the same interests.
Challenges & Opportunities of Aging presented, in part, by support from
Division of Aging and Disability Services, Lexington-Fayette Urban County
Government & Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living
and these generous sponsors:
Accessible Home Healthcare
Briarwood Apartments
Lafayette Retirement Community
Lexington Senior Center
Mayfair Village
Senior Helpers
The Willows at Hamburg
University of Kentucky Fayette County
Community Volunteers
Cooperative Extension Service,
Shani Bardach and Shelley Evans
College of Agriculture, Food and
Environment
2015 Gardener’s Toolbox Registration Form
We are happy to offer you the following opportunities to learn more about
gardening. The majority of classes will be held at the Fayette County
Extension Office and will begin at 6:30 p.m., UNLESS OTHERWISE
NOTED. Classes will be led by Fayette County Horticulture Agent,
Jamie Dockery. For class descriptions visit: http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/horticulture
IMPORTANT REMINDERS!
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Sign up early for classes to avoid being turned away because class is full.
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ALL classes are “PRE-REGISTRATION” only. If you are unable to send the registration fee before
class time, please note that checks will be the
ONLY form of payment taken at the door. To save time and confusion
before class please send your payment prior to class.
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If you need to cancel, you must do so 2 weeks prior to the class time to
receive a refund or credit for a different class.
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If handouts and/or plants are not picked up 3 days after class, items will be
donated.
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$$ - Sign up for 6 or more paid sessions and we will deduct 20% off your
registration! (Free sessions do not apply.)
2015 TOOLBOX CLASSES
5/7: Growing Great Tomatoes, Cost $10.00
@ Fayette County Extension Office, 6:30 p.m.
5/14: Dahlias, Cost $25.00
5/26: Easy Mushrooms, Cost $25.00
6/4: BG Hosta Farm Tour, Cost $20.00 @
12:30
CLASS FULL 6/4: Growing Hostas, Cost $15.00 @ 6:30
6/11: Great Annual Planter, Cost FREE @
Pemberton’s Greenhouse, 2:00 p.m.CLASS FULL 6/16: Succulents, Cost $25.00
7/2: Daylilies Bus Tour, Cost $50.00
7/16: Proven Perennials Performers, Cost $20.00,
CLASS FULL @ The Arboretum, 6:30 p.m.
8/4: Dividing Perennials, Cost FREE @ The
Arboretum, 6:30 p.m.
CLASS FULL 8/20: Hypertufa Planter, Cost $20.00
9/3: Siberian Iris, Cost $30.00
9/10: Tilandsian or Air Plants, Cost FREE @
Pemberton’s Greenhouse, 1:00 p.m.
9/10: Easy Bromeliads, Cost $20.00
10/1: Composting, Cost FREE
10/8: Crocus Sampler, Cost $25.00
10/20: Garlic, Cost: $20.00
11/5: African Violets, Cost $15.00
12/1: Amaryllis & Paperwhite, Cost $20.00
12/8: Country Ham, Cost $50.00
12/10: Holiday Greens, $20.00
CLASS FULL Please select:: 1:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Name: ________________________Phone: _____________E-Mail____________________
Address: _____________________________City: ______________State: ____ Zip: _____
$_______, Total # ____ (Less: Six Class or more: 20% discount)
TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ ________
Please remember that many of the classes are limited, please register early to assure a spot
in the class. May we suggest that you call the Fayette County Extension, (859) 257-5582,
to inquire about the status of classes before registering.
Many classes are limited in size and we can not allow “un-paid guests” to attend.
Please make check payable to: Fayette County Master Gardener Association
mail to: Gardener’s Toolbox ~ Fayette County Extension Office
1140 Red Mile Place ~ Lexington, KY 40504-1172
Cooperative Extension Service
University of Kentucky
Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40504-1172
NONPROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PAID
Lexington, KY
PERMIT 112
Official Business
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Fayette County
By the Yard
Fayette County
Extension Office
will be closed on
May 25th
for Memorial Day.
Jamie Dockery and Delia Scott
County Extension Agents for Horticulture
Cooperative Extension Service
Fayette County Extension Service
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40504-1172
(859) 257-5582
Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people
regardless of race, color, age, sex, disability, or national origin.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY, U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND KENTUCKY COUNTIES COOPERATING
The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination
in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color,
age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
To file a complaint of discrimination, contact: Rosemary
Veach, UK College of Agriculture, Lexington, KY 40546, or
Terry Allen, Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity ,
Lexington, KY 40546, or the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA
Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg.,
14th and Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250.