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A sweet and safe grilling season

A couple of recent questions that I haven’t heard in some time are “How do I grow sweet potatoes in my garden?” and “Where do I buy sweet potato slips?”

MARTINSBURG — Angela Lawrence, WV University Extension Agent, Family and Community Development, for Berkeley and Jefferson counties, headed a meeting for Berkeley County CEOS members on May 19 at the

Take time for a stretch break

Gray County 4-H welcomes it newest Extension Agent this month, Marcus Preuninger is the new County Extension Agent that focuses on Agriculture and Natural Resources. Preuninger spent his …

With the unofficial start of summer in the rear view mirror many people are getting out and about and there is one thing people sometimes forget to do at the end of the day, check for ticks.

In another gardening column by Master Gardener Tom Timmons, he writes: “Sadly, tomatoes are subject to so many diseases that I think they may have suicidal tendencies. But with a little TLC, they will survive nicely until you rip them from the plant and chop them up for salsa.”

There are several things that can affect the health of a houseplant, namely, light, temperature, humidity, water, fertilizer and of course, pests/diseases.

Photos courtesy Jason Graves By JASON GRAVESHorticulture Extension Age

Photos and images courtesy Jason Graves By JASON GRAVESHorticulture Ex