ID-36: Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers, 2024-25

Ric Bessin, Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Misbah Munir, Rachel Rudolph, Shawn Wright | Jan. 29, 2024 (Major Revision)

Successful vegetable production generally requires the grower to make daily decisions regarding pest management, irrigation, and cultural practices. Would-be growers unwilling to make serious investments of time (and money) should not attempt to expand beyond a space at the farmers' market. It is important for vegetable growers to have a market outlet for their product before they choose to start production.

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ID-194: Diagnosing Plant Problems: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 6

Jessica Bessin, Rick Durham, Nicole Gauthier, Adam Leonberger, Kimberly Leonberger, Matthew Springer, Lee Townsend, Stacy White, Erica Wood | Jan. 16, 2024 (Major Revision)

For those with a green thumb, growing plants may seem easy. However, when plant problems arise, determining the cause of these issues can be difficult. Developing the skills necessary to determine the cause of a plant problem takes experience and time.

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PPA-46: Plant Diseases: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 5

Nicole Gauthier, Kelly Jackson, Kimberly Leonberger, Robbie Smith | Jan. 16, 2024 (Major Revision)

Anyone who has ever planted a garden knows not only the rewards of beautiful flowers, fruit, and/or vegetables, but also the disappointment when plants become diseased or damaged. Many factors cause plants to exhibit poor vigor, changes in appearance, or even death.

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ID-1: The Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program

Sharon Bale, Tom Barnes, Jessica Bessin, Kenneth Clayton, Rick Durham, Bill Fountain, J.D. Green, Kelly Jackson, Krista Jacobsen, Jonathan Larson, Brad Lee, Kimberly Leonberger, Adam Leonberger, Gregg Munshaw, A.J. Powell, Edwin Ritchey, Rachel Rudolph, Robbie Smith, Matthew Springer, Lee Townsend, Nicole Gauthier, Stacy White, Mark Williams, Erica Wood, Shawn Wright | Aug. 24, 2023 (New)

Plants are essential to life on earth. Either directly or indirectly, they are the primary food source for humans and other animals. Additionally, they provide fuel, replenish the earth's oxygen supply, prevent soil erosion, slow down wind movement, cool the atmosphere, provide wildlife habitat, supply medicinal compounds, and beautify our surroundings.

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PPFS-GEN-19: Botrytis Blight

Michael Boice, Nicole Gauthier, Cheryl Kaiser, Kimberly Leonberger | Nov. 8, 2021 (New)

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PPFS-VG-28: Root Knot Nematode in Vegetable Cropping Systems

Victoria Bajek, Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Rachel Rudolph | Oct. 12, 2021 (New)

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PPFS-AG-H-1: Septoria Leaf Spot of Field Hemp

Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Mostafa Rahnama | Sep. 16, 2021 (New)

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PPFS-VG-27: Cucurbit Downy Mildew in Kentucky

Nicole Gauthier, Kimberly Leonberger, Rachel Rudolph | Sep. 7, 2021 (New)

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PPFS-OR-H-11: Common Problems of Annuals and Perennials: An Index

Ellen Crocker, Jamie Dockery, Nicole Gauthier, Jonathan Larson, Kimberly Leonberger | Aug. 2, 2021 (New)

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PPFS-OR-W-30: Common Problems of Common Trees: An Index

Ellen Crocker, Jamie Dockery, Nicole Gauthier, Jonathan Larson, Kimberly Leonberger | Jul. 19, 2021 (New)