Kentucky Gardener Magazine

29/01/2019

Due to unforeseen circumstances the magazines are running far behind schedule. We are doing everything we can to get them out as soon as possible. In the meantime, here are our most current entries for the calendar of events so you can stay on top of what’s going on near you.

Gardening Books, How-To Information and Magazines for Your State and Region

18/10/2018

By building high or low tunnels, you can extend the gardening season throughout the fall and begin spring planting earlier. Here’s how.

My vegetable garden is a place of exercise and relaxation, but my ultimate goal is to grow food. Unfortunately, inclement weather, spring and fall frosts, insects, bird pests and deer reduce my garden’s productivity. Through the use of inexpensive and easily-built high and low tunnels, I can addre...

12/10/2018

There isn’t a single gardener on this green Earth who doesn’t harbor plant prejudices. Some of us moan that zinnia are too common, while others judge agapanthus as old-fashioned and boring. Overused or seemingly lackluster plants don’t deserve banishment. Instead, figure out how to reconnect these plants to our landscapes.

There isn’t a single gardener on this green Earth who doesn’t harbor plant prejudices. Some of us moan that Zinnia are too common, while others judge Agapanthus as old-fashioned and boring. Surely, I’m not the only one who’s tired of seeing yellow swaths of Chinese hibiscus (

22/05/2018

Everyone deals with pests in the garden to some degree. Here are some tips for closing the pest buffet.

Gardening is harder than it looks … just when we think we know what we’re doing, our beds are attacked by outside forces. How to prevent ultimate defeat? Rather, how to be at war with nature, when you’re trying to be in harmony? Be your garden’s ally – provide adequate reinforcements by in...

08/05/2018

On a spring morning while visiting Magnolia Plantation and Gardens near Charleston, SC, I left the main pathways and walked onto a narrow trail that led among Spanish-moss draped magnolias and bald cypresses. The trail went past an open glade, wild in its tangle of wisteria vines and solitary azalea...

30/04/2018

Now that is it time to plant tomatoes, peppers, squash and other warm-season vegetables, you should think about adding a new raised bed. Start a new bed now and have all season to create healthy garden soil at little or no cost.

10/11/2017

Warren County Agriculture

Warren County Agriculture

Don't miss out on the November/December 2017 edition of Horticulture Happenings.

19/10/2017

It’s been a while since we’ve posted to Facebook. We’ve been super busy wrapping up 2017. We just finished with the November/December issues (if you’re not a subscriber, look for it on newsstands) and believe it or not, we’re already working on the February 2018 issues. One of our favorite writers (Peggy Hill) gave us the idea to post all this past year’s covers together and ask you … which is your favorite?

12/06/2017

Try these plants to help with the war on mosquitoes this summer.

It’s summer, and that means war … on mosquitos! In 2014 Bill Gates called the mosquito “The Deadliest Animal in the World.” They carry a host of debilitating and often fatal diseases. Yes, we can douse ourselves with chemicals, light some incense, or plug in the bug zapper … but rumor has it that pl...

09/08/2016

Botanists across the US are trying to figure out why so many titan arums – better known as co**se flowers – are blooming simultaneously around the country this year.

18/06/2016

Dr. Peter Gallagher talks about the bald cypress. From well-drained to wet sites, this is a great tree for the home landscape.

Dr. Peter Gallagher tells us all about the bald cypress – a unique tree that can survive in both wet and well-drained landscapes.

17/06/2016

With the population of monarch butterflies on the decline, gardeners are taking action to get them back. And when gardeners start helping monarchs, other butterflies become more noticeable in the landscape too. And who doesn't want more butterflies? Check out the July/August issue – hitting newsstands now!

14/06/2016

Dr. Peter Gallagher tells us all about caladiums – a perfect plant to add some color to the shady or semi-shady locations in your summer landscape.

Caladiums are a great addition for adding color to a shady or semi-shady location in the landscape. Remember, if you live in colder regions you may have to d...

10/05/2016

Kerry Heafner shows us a few plants that are commonly misidentified as
poison ivy.

There are several plants out there that can be confused with poison ivy. Watch as Kerry Heafner takes us through a few of the plants mostly commonly mistaken...

09/05/2016

Oops! In the May issue the instructions for adjusting soil pH were reversed. Sulphur will lower pH, while the addition of lime will increase pH.

05/05/2016

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23/04/2016

Have you always wanted to plant a magnolia but just don't have the space for such a large tree? Try the Little Gem magnolia instead.

Always wanted a magnolia, but your yard is too small? Try the smaller, more landscape-friendly Little Gem magnolia.

12/04/2016

These "neonics" have been linked to the decline in bee populations, which threatens food dependent on pollination

30/03/2016

Don't commit crape murder! Kerry Heafner explains how to properly prune your crape myrtles.

Avoid Crape Murder! Let Kerry Heafner show you how to prune properly. Crape Myrtles are hardy durable trees, they stand up to heat and humidity well, and the...

29/03/2016

Imagine a tropical paradise where gorgeous exotic flowers perfume the air while brightly colored butterflies and hummingbirds visit each blossom. If you can envision it, you can plant it and they will come. Find out how in the April issue of Kentucky Gardener – on newsstands now!

05/03/2016

It's time to get ready for spring and prune those roses! Kerry Heafner shows us his technique for keeping them manageable.

Let Kerry Heafner show you the basics of pruning roses.

04/03/2016

Spring is in the air and everyone is ready to play in the garden ... and there's no better companion than Kentucky Gardener. The March issue is filled with tips and advice and is on newsstands now!

26/01/2016

A tumble down the rabbit hole of gardening is a pleasant journey, and there are so many paths you can take. The February issue explores many different ways you can get involved in gardening – on newsstands now!

22/01/2016

15/01/2016

12/01/2016

Kentucky Gardener and Gardening Know How are giving a free subscription to two lucky winners! Winners choose their subscription from any one of our 20 titles. It’s free to enter, and your odds of winning are way better than the Powerball. So, what are you waiting for? Click the link to find out more.

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05/01/2016

15/12/2015

A quick demo on starting your own compost pile. You might also like our video on making compost tea fertilizer. https://youtu.be/FlI04vbVoos

Kerry Heafner shows you an easy method for creating compost in your yard – no expensive compost tumbler required. Also See, How to Turn Compost into Liquid F...

11/12/2015

Mary Lou McFarland demonstrates how to plant daffodils into the landscape for a natural look.

Kerry Heafner and Mary Lou McFarland show you how to plant and naturalize daffodil bulbs in your home landscape.

08/12/2015

Looking to fill a spot in the corner? Maybe an entire flowerbed? Try muhly grass for a graceful (and colorful) display.

As a single specimen or planted en masse, muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a dramatic, drought resistant and easy to grow.

05/12/2015

A lot of people will be looking for that perfect Christmas tree this weekend. Kerry Heafner has some tips to keep in mind for selecting the right tree for your space.

Find the perfect live Christmas tree!

21/11/2015

You’d be surprised what items you have around the house that can be turned into a planter. Check out this clever DIY project for recycling old books.

Turn an old book into an artsy succulent planter. Sarah Marcheschi explains this easy and fun DIY project.

13/11/2015

Is your in-ground sprinkler system on the fritz? Did you run over a sprinkler head with your lawnmower? These things happen and when they do, the heads need to be replaced. Watch Dr. Peter Gallagher show you how.

Today we are going to look at replacing an irrigation head in the landscape. Dr. Peter Gallagher shows how to dig up and replace an sprinkler head. To find o...

03/11/2015

Great as a screening or enclosure plant in sunny areas, oleander has over 400 varieties on the market. So gardeners can select the perfect variety to match their choice of flower, color and size.

Oleander is an excellent plant for really tough sites. It's tolerant of heat, drought, air pollution, drying winds, salt spray, sandy soils and even dry soil...

31/10/2015

Is your in-ground sprinkler putting out too much water? Not enough? You may have the wrong nozzle in your sprinkler head. Dr. Peter Gallagher explains how to choose the right nozzle for your yard and how to change it.

What nozzle is best for your sprinkler system, and how do you change the nozzle? Dr. Peter Gallagher explains the basics of irrigation system nozzles. Learn ...