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I have recently moved from an urban Midwest backyard garden environment to the lush, hilly, lake abundant area known as Noble County. A hidden gem. Here we have abundant flora

When summer weather heats up with no sign of rain, gardeners hook up the water hose to give their thirsty landscapes a drink. It seems like a simple enough task

Summer Watering

Like a sports fan on opening day, I start off every gardening season with childlike optimism. This will be the winning year for my pumpkins. I can feel it. I’ll grow a jack-o’-lantern so chubby that, instead of cupping it in the palm of my hand, I’ll need the muscles in my arms to lift it in… More Headlines

Q: How do I get rid of these Japanese Beetles? T.H. in Kingsport A: According to The Japanese Beetle and Its Control, University of Tennessee Extension Service Publication PB946, Japanese Beetles have been in the US since 1916 and in Tennessee since 1936. There are four methods to control these annual plant devouring pests: chemical, biological, environmental, and mechanical. Please consult The UT publication above and/or your County Extension for the best chemical to use when they start appearing. Choosing the least toxic insecticide and spraying when bees are foraging will help protect bees...