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Have you ever seen a pumpkin over 100 pounds? How about over 300? 600? This year we had our first ever giant pumpkin growing competition with 4-H youth in Union county. I had the pleasure of working with them as a coach. Growing the pumpkins was a group effort with Patrick Fix, Tim Grizzle, Timothy…
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Yellow jackets will become the most active during the late summer and fall. I’ve received a few calls from people saying that they have encountered some around their homes. I have a few around my own house, so I know they’re out there! Yellow Jackets can look similar to wasps. Wasps are usually unaggressive unless…
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This time of year you’ll see leaves start to change colors. In the mountains the colors can make a beautiful sight. But why don’t evergreens lose their leaves, and why are there all the different colors? Let’s talk about it so that as the leaves change this year you can show off your scientific knowledge…
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Kudzu is possibly the most invasive plant species that we have in the Southeast. It grows like wildfire taking over hillsides, trees, and most any landscape that it can get its green tendrils on. I know that you’ve seen it in our area, so let’s talk about the plant so that you can get to…
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I was very excited to write this article because I get to write about two of my favorite things! College football and agriculture have a history together and that can be seen in traditions and stories that many schools have. Since the beginning of the football season is almost upon us, I wanted to share…
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Fall armyworms can be a menace to lawns, pastures, and grass crops such as corn and sorghum. They arrive every year in the late summer or early fall. They can be very damaging to your plants so let’s look at what they are, how to spot them quickly, and what you can do for management…
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Do you have pine trees around your home? Chances are that you have some near your house. Pine trees are abundant here in the mountains. They’re a large part of the natural beauty. Pine trees aren’t difficult to care for, and most will go their whole life without needing any additional care, but there are…
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