Cabbage is commonly thought of as a cold-weather vegetable. Indeed, it prefers cooler weather to grow. Today is National Cabbage Day.
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Do You Know What An Invasive Species Is? MDC Hosting Workshop
To educate the public on what is native versus what is exotic, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a workshop.
Interested In 4H? Meeting Coming Up On Wednesday
To get your questions answered, come to the first official 4H meeting in Oregon County which October 26, 2022.
Why Does The USDA Want You To Register Your Own Garden?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to include more gardens in its People’s Garden Initiative.
Back To 4-H Bash This Saturday Complete With Hayrides
The 4H group is getting geared up for a new year. To get the 4h year started, they are planning a Back To 4h Bash.
Saturday Only- Farmer’s Market Has The Answer
Fresh, locally grown produce, handmade items, freshly made loaves of bread, and bakery items at our Alton Oregon County Farmer’s Market.
Little Miss Agriculture Myla Woods To Host Booth At Walnut Festival
Myla Woods continues to educate her peers about the benefits of agriculture. And at the upcoming Walnut Festival, Myla will host a booth.
Do You Have A Peach Tree? Are The Peaches Ripe? How To Tell
That means peaches are ripening. If you have a peach tree, how do you tell when the peach is actually ripe, almost ripe, or too ripe?
Community Peaches Must Be In Season: It’s National Peach Pie Day
Many fruits will be ripening this season. One of them is peaches, a local favorite. Today is National Peach Pie Day
Summer Is Winding Down- Are Your Tomatoes Turning Red?
It’s been quite a backward year. Growing a home garden was definitely challenging due to all of these factors. However, August has arrived.
The How-To’s Of Pruning Your 6 Types of Fruit Trees
To thin a fruit tree, you will need small pruners, or sometimes even your fingers. Thinning takes place anytime now.
Summertime Fruit Tree Maintenance- Thinning Is Best
Many fruit gardeners have heard of thinning fruit trees. When you thin your trees, you remove a selection of fruit.