Numbered Publications by Rick Durham
NEP-220: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Green Beans
Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Aug. 27, 2019 (New)
Green beans are easy to grow and fairly quick to produce when picked while still green or immature. They are even more nutritious when allowed to slightly mature to produce "shelly" beans. Pole beans in the garden are often popular with children since the bean vines on their supports create great hiding places.
NEP-219: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Preparing Your Garden
Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Aug. 27, 2019 (New)
This publication provides easy to follow advice on how to start and maintain your garden. For specific fruit and vegetable guides, refer to the NEP "Grow your own" series.
NEP-221: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Peppers
Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Aug. 27, 2019 (New)
Peppers are generally easy to grow and provide good summer crops that you can eat raw or cooked to add flavor to many foods. There are many different types of peppers, which are set apart by their shape or spiciness (heat), and most will grow well in Kentucky. Many heirloom, or vintage, varieties exist as well.
HENV-402: Water Quality and Nutrient Management at Home
Rick Durham, Brad Lee, Gregg Munshaw, Suzette Walling | Jul. 2, 2019 (New)
Fertilizers and other lawn amendments benefit the residential landscape by providing or supplementing the essential nutrients for plant growth and maintenance. Commercial fertilizers are commonly formulated based on three major nutrients, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) and each plays an important role in plant development. However, improper application of fertilizers and amendments may increase the risk of non-point source pollution of surface and ground waters.
ID-248: Gardening in Small Spaces
Rick Durham, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | Jan. 24, 2018 (New)
Although most would agree that gardening is a worthwhile endeavor, traditional gardening with long neat rows spaced 3 or 4 feet apart to allow cultivation by a tractor or tiller may not be feasible for everyone. Individuals that live in urban areas, especially those living in townhomes, condominiums, and apartments may not have the outdoor space needed for this conventional style of gardening. In addition, those with limited mobility may not be able to establish and maintain this type of garden. For many, raised bed gardening and container gardening may be a more practical and manageable choice for those gardening in small spaces and those with limited mobility.
HO-118: A Beginners Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky: Plans and Preparations
Rick Durham, Ken Hunter, Bethany Pratt, John Strang | Oct. 2, 2017 (New)
Begin by thinking about vegetables you and your family like to eat. Then think about what you want to grow. Some vegetables will grow better in Kentucky than others because of the average daily temperatures and amount of rainfall. It is also important to learn about the needs of each vegetable variety you are thinking about planting in your garden. Does it grow better in sun or shade? How much water does it need? What type of soil does it grow best in? Is it a cool season crop or a warm season crop?
ID-244: Landscape Site Assessment
Ellen Crocker, Rick Durham, Bill Fountain | Sep. 6, 2017 (New)
The most common reason trees and shrubs fail to perform as anticipated is that their cultural requirements differ from the site characteristics. People often plant things they know and love from a distant state, purchase because they are on sale, or find attractive but don't understand the environmental requirements. In some cases, a site can be easily modified to make it more suitable for a desired species. Most of the time, it is difficult or impossible to change the site characteristics enough for the plant to thrive. Appropriate watering is essential for establishment of recently transplanted trees and shrubs. This becomes even more important (and challenging) for plants poorly matched to their sites. Selecting plant species that will thrive under particular site conditions is an easier and less expensive option. The first step in doing this is to understand the site where you plan to plant.
HO-113: Planting Bareroot Trees and Shrubs in Your Landscape
Rick Durham, Bill Fountain | Sep. 14, 2016 (New)
Many landscape plants can be installed as bareroot specimens. This method, along with balled and burlapped (B&B) and container grown plants, one of the three major ways we transplant trees and shrubs from nurseries to our landscapes. The keys to quick establishment and decades of satisfaction are following proven techniques in installation and providing proper care after transplanting.
ID-237: Soil Percolation: A Key to Survival of Landscape Plants
Ellen Crocker, Rick Durham, Bill Fountain | Sep. 14, 2016 (New)
Eighty to 90 percent of disease and insect problems on landscape plants can be traced back to soil problems. Plants must be adapted to the site if they are to meet our expectations of growing, remain healthy, and attractive.
HO-114: Planting Container-Grown Trees and Shrubs in Your Landscape
Rick Durham, Bill Fountain, Dewayne Ingram | Sep. 14, 2016 (New)
Many landscape plants are installed as container-grown (containerized) specimens. These, along with balled and burlapped (B&B) and bareroot, are the three major ways we transplant trees and shrubs from nurseries to our landscapes. The keys to quick establishment and decades of satisfaction are following proven techniques in installation and providing proper care after transplanting.
