Woodford County Cooperative Extension Horticulture

06/11/2026

Found a tick? Learn how to remove it safely with guidance from UK Extension Publication ENTFACT-618.

For more information, contact Woodford County Extension Office at (859) 873-4601.

06/10/2026

Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays

Nature's Pest Control

June 10

12:30 ET/11:30 CT

Register at http://www.tinyurl.com/UKHWWJUNE26

06/03/2026

Turning small spaces into great gardens!

Contact your Woodford Extension office for help on how to start your own container garden.

06/03/2026

Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays

Carpenter Bees

June 3

12:30 ET/11:30 CT

Register at http://tinyurl.com/UKHWWJUNE2026

06/01/2026

Today is the day! Stop by the office to pick up your seeds and get growing!

WOODFORD COUNTY EXTENSION PRESENTS: Giant Pumpkin Contest

How to Participate:

• Beginning Monday, June 1, Woodford County residents can
pick up a packet of free Giant Pumpkin Seeds at the Woodford
County Extension Office (184 Beasley Drive)
• Take the seeds home and grow your giant pumpkin
(see the informational brochure for details)
• On Friday, October 23, all pumpkins will be weighed and
displayed in downtown Versailles through Halloween
• Winners will be announced on Friday, October 23
• Pumpkins can be picked up after Halloween

06/01/2026

June Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays

June 3 - Carpenter Bees

June 10 - Nature's Pest Control

June 17 - Growing Lavender

June 24 - Applying Beneficial Insects to the Garden

05/29/2026

Choosing the right cultivar for your location prevents many common lawn problems!

Unsure which grass is best for your specific lawn? Contact your local Woodford County Extension Office for a soil test and expert recommendation!

05/27/2026

Step into history through the garden
Join Peggy Cornett of Monticello for Rooted in the Past: 250 Years—a look at heirloom plants, from historic tulips to antique roses, and the stories they tell about our nation’s past. Discover how these living treasures are preserved and grown today.
Register here: https://www.tinyurl.com/UKhwwMay26

05/23/2026

Keeping your home and garden pest-free is important, but doing it safely is the priority!

For more information, contact Woodford County Extension Office at (859) 873-4601.

05/20/2026

Ready to give your porch a glow-up?
Join our Snazzy Porch Containers webinar and learn how to design eye-catching container combos that thrive all season long. We’ll cover plant pairings, color pops, and easy-care tips to keep your containers looking fresh and fabulous.
Your porch deserves a little personality—let’s make it shine!
Register here: https://www.tinyurl.com/UKhwwMay26