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Horticulture

Horticulture

Horticulture

Our horticulture program provides educational training and technical assistance to our community. Our technical services include soil testing, disease diagnosis, and plant, weed, and insect identification.

What is Horticulture Extension?

The Franklin County Extension Office Horticulture program provides educational training and technical assistance to our community. Our technical services include soil testing, disease diagnosis, and plant, weed, and insect identification. Cooperative Extension is the major provider of research-based information for consumers and horticulture businesses.

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Horticulture Publications Home Vegetable Gardening Publication 2025 Free Soil Coupon - January - April 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program Application Master Gardener Growing Gardeners Grant Application PDF Master Gardener Growing Gardeners Grant Application Submission

Horticulture Newsletters

Horticulture Articles

Growing Native Wildflowers from Seed in Kentucky Black Widow and Brown Recluse, Dangerous Spiders in Kentucky Grow Smart With SOW: Kentucky Gardeners' Ultimate App for Planting Success Grow a More Successful Garden With a new and fun Calendar 10 Backyard Chicken Basics

Events

Navigating Trauma After a Natural Disaster

 - Boyle County Cooperative Extension Office

This free educational session will explore how trauma can affect individuals and communities following natural disasters and other significant losses. Participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing trauma, coping effectively, and supporting others in recovery.
📞 RSVP by August 25th — Call 502-695-9035 to register.

Extension Agent for Horticulture

The Franklin County Extension Office is hiring an Extension Agent for Horticulture. Applications are due August 30th. Click register now to access the job posting.
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/592720

Franklin County Extension District Board Meeting

 - Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

There will be a Franklin County Extension District Board meeting Tuesday, October 14th at 12pm.

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There are no professional profiles posted to the Franklin County Extension Office site under this specialty. Please contact the Franklin County Extension Office for more information.

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  • Area Extension Director — Rita G. Stewart 
  • 104 Metker Trail
  • Stanford, Kentucky 40484
  • rstewart@uky.edu

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101 Lakeview Ct Frankfort, KY 40601-8750

(502) 695-9035

franklin.ext@uky.edu