Community Gardens Start-up Guide
This publication, available on the Jefferson County Extension Office website, offers valuable information about starting a community garden.
Department of Horticulture
What's New
Harvesting the Sun: A Profile of World Horticulture
The International Society of Horticultural Science (ISHS) has released Harvesting the Sun: A Profile of World Horticulture, a full-color, 70-page report that examines how horticulture touches all of us.
Bob Geneve receives IPPS Eastern Region Award of Merit
Dr. Robert Geneve, University of Kentucky Horticulture Professor, has received the 2014 IPPS Eastern Region Award of Merit, the organization’s highest honor.
Patsy Wilson leads a study to tackle the issue of cold hardiness.
Patsy Wilson of UKs Horticulture Viticulture and Enology program leads a study to tackle the issue of cold hardiness aiming to improve Kentucky's wine grape industry.
Horticulture professor studying irrigation, soils in high tunnels
UK's Dr. Krista Jacobsen, center, is conducting a study of soils and irrigation in high tunnels, thanks to a USDA Conservation Innovation Grant.
Shari Dutton receives CAFE Outstanding Staff award
The Department of Horticulture’s Shari Dutton, staff horticulturalist, has received the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s 2014 Outstanding Staff Award in the Executive/Administrative category.
New Course Offered this Fall - PLS 340 Floral Design for Life's Events
Floral design will be explored as it is used in conjunction with life-cycle events. This will include weddings, funerals, holidays, celebratory banquets and other events.
Farmers Market Sampling Video
Picky eaters broaden their food horizons at the Lexington Farmers Market. Click here to see taste testers react to a variety of products.
New Fruit Publications
Two new fact sheets, "Preparing Blueberry Sites for Planting," and "Simple Mist System for Strawberry," are now available.
UK horticulture alumnus carves out unique career
While the animals understandably take center stage at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, the environment where they live is always on the mind of UK alum Steve Foltz.