Lee County Extension UAEX

09/21/2023

BIG alligator on a levee on 212 east near Pendleton, AR.

Thanks Peggy Cardin for the picture

09/21/2023

Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult?! 🤷😱

Learn why and what you can do about it in this Family Life blogpost➡️ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-wellness/personal-family-well-being/family-life-fridays-blog/posts/AdultFriendship.FLF.aspx

08/07/2023

Attention: LEE COUNTY FARMERS
Please take a minute to answer a survey regarding your approach to soil fertility management. If you have any questions please give us a call at 295-7720
The survey will be open until Thursday, August 31, 2023

05/11/2023

Looking for some deer-resistant plants? 🦌🌿

Arkansas gardeners love to plant a variety of flowers and trees but often deer love these plants just as much as we do. No plant can be deer-proof! Luckily, there are many things you can do to reduce the risk of deer eating your plants.

Find deer-resistant plants for your yard ➡ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/in-the-garden/deer-resistant-plants.aspx

04/21/2023

03/23/2023

02/07/2023

Daffodils are coming up beautifully! 🌼 Spring is almost here. It is the perfect time to get out in the garden and start working. Below are some garden chores you may want to accomplish in February:

🌱 Prune fruit trees

🌱 Divide summer and fall blooming perennials

🌱 Plan out your 2023 garden

🌱 Clean up garden if you have not done so already

🌱 Remove any bagworms left on your trees from last year

🌱 Mulch strawberry beds with straw

🌱 Begin planting cool season vegetables mid-February

🌱 Harvest late-planted vegetables

For similar content, check out instagram.com/thearkansasgarden or https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/arkansas-garden-blog/posts/february-garden-2023.aspx

01/24/2023

Does your houseplant have scale? Here are some tips for managing scale on indoor plants!

What is scale?

Scale is a common houseplant pest. These usually look like brown or tan spots on the stem and/or leaf of a plant. Mostly immobile, to the untrained eye, scale can simply look like bumps on a houseplant. But scale is actually an insect that feeds on the juices of plants. This can cause deformation in the plant and can stunt your plant's growth if gone untreated.

Infestations of scale on your houseplants can cause yellowing leaves, leaf drop, a sticky substance on or around your plants called honeydew (not to be confused with the melon), and even buildup of a blackish, sooty mold.

If you notice one of your houseplants has scale, isolate the plant from your other houseplants until you solve the scale issue, so it does not spread to your other plants.

To treat your houseplant for scale, there are a few options:

You can laboriously pick off the insects. If the number of insects you have is low, this job is much less tedious, but if you have large infestations, other options may be more viable. For leaves that have many insects, you may wish to simply remove those leaves and dispose of them outside of your home.

Another option is to dab each one with a neem oil-soaked cotton swab.

Or, you may wish to buy an insecticidal soap. Look for something organic, and research to find out if the product has a strong odor. If it does, look for another product. Make sure the product you are buying is labelled specifically for indoor plants. And always follow the application directions written on the label.

Be careful when spraying your houseplants with water or other sprays, as some plants get water damaged easily.

For more plant tips, check out The Arkansas Garden on Instagram ()!

From The Arkansas Garden with Randy Forst

12/12/2022

Do you love sweet potatoes? 🍠 We sure do!

Sweet potatoes are high in beta carotene—an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers—and are a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber.

Want to try one of our new favorite ways to eat a sweet potato? Get the recipe ➡ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/life-skills-wellness/ar-home-grown-homemade/posts/sweet-potato-soup.aspx

12/12/2022

Looking for a recipe for homemade rolls to share with your family this holiday season? We have the one for you! ➡ https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/miller/news/fcs/holiday-foods/bake-up-fresh-homemade-rolls-for-christmas.aspx