Vegetables
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The Cherokee County Extension office with support from the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers collaborated with the Sequoyah Regional Library system to open a seed library at the Hickory Flat Library on March 8, 2016. The library, which is a retro-fitted antique dresser is filled with flower, herb, and vegetable seeds. Gerald Phillips is the Master…
Posted in: Cherokee County, Flowers, Herbs, Home Gardening, Master Gardeners, Seed Library, Seed Saving, Vegetables -
Every one of us has a seed story. For some of us it is elementary school where we learned about germination by growing bean seeds in dixie cups. Many gardeners however have a much deeper, personal connection to seeds by growing and saving seeds that were shared with them by a parent, grandparent or close…
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Each year I start my garden with grand visions of endless bounty. Something happens around the first part of July though. I’ve gotten full of squash and cucumbers even had a few choice tomatoes; basically I get too full to keep up with the invading army of weeds and pests. The spring veggies are…
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The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension-Cherokee County and Cherokee County Master Gardeners have partnered with the Sequoyah Library System to open a unique program at the Hickory Flat Library. The Cherokee County Seed Library, which is housed in an antique dresser, is a place where gardeners can learn about seed saving and borrow vegetable, herb,…
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I’ll admit I had high hopes of starting all my plants for the summer vegetable garden indoors. I had my light rack all set up, mixed my soil, and spent a number of hours in February seeding 72 plug flats. But then reality came and I ended up with just a handful of tomatoes and…
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If you remember back to elementary school science, you’ll remember that pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts of the same or a different flower. Some plants like grasses and pine trees rely on wind, a sheer quantity of pollen, and a little luck for…
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Extension is offering some great classes this year for the person interested in home fruit and vegetable growing. We hope to see you there!
Posted in: Cherokee County, Fruit, Herbs, Home Gardening, Home Landscape, Soil, Tomato, Trees, Vegetables -
The short, cold days of winter leave much to be desired for gardeners but a successful summer garden begins with the arrival of winter seed catalogs. Today’s seed catalogs offer more than just seeds. From stories and recipes to exquisite photos; seed catalogs offer growing advice, new and old plant introductions and welcome inspiration for…
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Soil testing is a valuable tool to ensure success in your lawn and garden. It provides a quick and accurate determination of the pH (acidity) and the level of several plant essential nutrients like: phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and magnessium. These results will help guide your decisions on plant selection, soil preparation, and fertilization. These decisions…
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The 89th Annual Cherokee County Fair is next week from September 22-27th. The fair is a great way to show off your gardening success for the year. Bring thee of your best items in each category to the Cherokee County Fairgrounds Sunday Sep 20 between 2:00-5:00pm or Monday 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00. The fairgrounds are located…