http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:43:04 -0700 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:11:55 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d28-December-garden-maintenance?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Although Christmas and the holiday season are behind us and we are looking forward to the New Year, there is still things to be maintained in the garden. Flowerbed clean-up continues with the removal of spent blooms, old growth and pruning... winter garden Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:11:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d28-December-garden-maintenance?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Food-Friday--Homemade-sage-dressing?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner With the Christmas season upon us, everyone seems to have a favorite family recipe that is always a must for the holiday table.  In our family, it is my mother's homemade sage dressing.  Although her recipe has evolved over... Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:42:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Food-Friday--Homemade-sage-dressing?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Salato-Wildlife-Education-Center?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner If you have never visited the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort, you better hurry because they will soon be closing for the winter.   The center will be closed from Monday, December 14 until February 16, 2010. ... Salato Wildlife Refuge Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:02:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Salato-Wildlife-Education-Center?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d8-How-to-grow-Holly?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner As everyone is gearing up for the Christmas season, I'm sure many of you have marveled at the use of holly for decorating, especially holly with lots of red berries.  In the Bluegrass region, the most popular form of holly is the Nellie S... holly Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:46:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d8-How-to-grow-Holly?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Not-too-late-to-plant-spring-bulbs?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Have you been procrastinating the planting of those spring bulbs you bought in September and October?  If so, it is still not too late to plant these bulbs if you live in the Bluegrass.  As long as the soil is not frozen and can still be... bulbs Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:42:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Not-too-late-to-plant-spring-bulbs?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Food-Friday--black-walnut-bars?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Right now in the Bluegrass, black walnuts are plentiful.  They can be found in grocery stores and Farmer's Markets, but they can also be found along country roads, in open fields, and many times, in your own backyard. I have found the... walnuts Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:13:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Food-Friday--black-walnut-bars?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d3-Poinsettias?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner The Poinsettia is the one flower that always signals the beginning of the holiday season.  Right after Thanksgiving, these beautiful flowers beginning showing up in nurseries and florists, grocery stores and discount stores.  Here are a ... Poinsettia Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:12:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d3-Poinsettias?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Living-Christmas-trees?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner It's the holiday season again and many of you are thinking about putting up your Christmas tree.  This year, why not forgo the artificial greenery and display a living Christmas tree?  They are easier to take care of than you might t... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:16:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Living-Christmas-trees?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Mistletoe?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Did you know that Mistletoe is a parasite?  Viscum album or European Mistletoe - the variety found in the Bluegrass - is a hemi-parasitic plant  that grows attached to and within the branches of a tree or shrub.  It is a poisonous p... mistletoe Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:44:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Mistletoe?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Amaryllis-for-Christmas?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Now that the winter has turned colder, it's time to turn our attention to indoor garden.  With the upcoming holiday season fast approaching, plant gift giving may be at the top of your list. One of the best-selling flowers for the hol... amaryllis Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:31:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Amaryllis-for-Christmas?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Invasion-of-the-Asian-lady-beetles?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Is your house being invaded by swarms of lady bugs?  Chances are it is the Asian Lady Beetle and they have been infesting homes and buildings in the United States since the early 1990s. Ladybugs normally are considered beneficial since t... lady bugs lady beetles Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:41:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Invasion-of-the-Asian-lady-beetles?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Kentucky-Gardener-magazine?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Kentucky Gardener Magazine is a publication for all gardening lovers, especially those from the Bluegrass.   Every edition gives you the following items: FEATURE STORIES - written by expert garden writers and illustrated by beaut... Kentucky Gardener Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:47:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Kentucky-Gardener-magazine?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Upcoming-events-at-the-Lexington-Arboretum?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner A TOUCH OF HOME-MADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Thursday, DECEMBER 3, 10:00-NOON To get ready for the holidays, participants will craft a table centerpiece in the Williamsburg Tradition, make herbal gifts and edible treats. Workshop is hosted by reti... Lexington Arboretum Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:33:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Upcoming-events-at-the-Lexington-Arboretum?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Raking-fall-leaves?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner During this time of year, many people are wondering why is it necessary to rake leaves off the lawn? After all we spend a lot of time in fall raking leaves - or using leaf blowers.  Is there a sound reason behind raking leaves pertaining to... lawn care leaves Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:13:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Raking-fall-leaves?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Extending-growing-season-in-the-Bluegrass?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner By now, you probably think container gardening - or gardening in general - is coming to an end, but did you know there are some plants which can extend your growing period right up until Christmas?  In the fall, chrysanthemums and pansies are... ornamental cabbage and kale Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:51:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Extending-growing-season-in-the-Bluegrass?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Food-Friday--Persimmon-Tarts?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Because Persimmons are in season, I'm giving you 2 great recipes for using these delicious little fruits.   Persimmon Tarts 2 cups persimmon pulp 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon ... persimmons Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:15:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Food-Friday--Persimmon-Tarts?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Whats-growing-around-the-Bluegrass?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Nandina domestica, commonly known as Heavenly bamboo, is a suckering shrub in the Barberry family.  It is a monotypic genus, with this species as its only member. It is native to eastern Asia from the Himalaya east to Japan. Despite the commo... nandina Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:36:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Whats-growing-around-the-Bluegrass?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Fall-pruning--to-cut-or-not-to-cut?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner According to latest findings in Rodale, publishers of ORGANIC GARDENING, you may want to rethink your fall pruning rituals. Fall Pruning: Don't Do It! As the trees go bare, you might be tempted to start hacking off some limbs, but fall p... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:15:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Fall-pruning--to-cut-or-not-to-cut?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Upcoming-event-at-Salato-Wildlife-Refuge?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Gourd BirdhousesNovember 21, 2009 Gourd BirdhousesSaturday, 1 – 4 p.m.Cost: $10. Limit: 20.Participants: Ages 10 and up.If you think winter is for thebirds, you might be right.We have many residentbirds that stay in Kentuckyall year around... Salato Wildlife Refuge Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:27:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Upcoming-event-at-Salato-Wildlife-Refuge?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Food-Friday--potato-and-parsnip-gratin?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner Because Parsnips like a little taste of frost to make them more delicious, they are probably one of the last things you will be harvesting from your garden.  Why not try this yummy recipe for a cold autumn night?  Comfort food is a ... potatoes parsnips Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:20:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14263-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Food-Friday--potato-and-parsnip-gratin?cid=exrss-Lexington-Gardening-Examiner