Bullitt County Cooperative Extension Horticulture

Bullitt County Cooperative Extension Horticulture Nonprofit, equal opportunity service offering classes, demonstrations, & resources for the community. We are a non profit, equal opportunity service.

This is the Bullitt County Extension Horticulture page. Our goal is to assist all citizens in our county in obtaining their educational goals. We offer classes, demonstrations, certifications, hands on activities and field days on a variety of Horticultural topics. We also offer the opportunity for individuals to meet new people, improve leadership skills and volunteer. Most of our progra

mming is free, occasionally there may be a minimal charge to cover excessive costs. If you are interested in attending a class, volunteering your time, becoming a Master Gardener, or have a question please contact us at the office at 502-543-2257 or send me a message.

06/11/2026

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

For more information, contact the Bullitt County Extension Office at https://extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/bullitt.

06/09/2026

Join UK Horticulture and Grow Appalachia for a seed farming & entrepreneurship workshop in Jackson (Breathitt County) on Thursday, July 9, starting at 9:00 am.

We will cover the basics of seed production as a farm enterprise, including considerations before growing seed crops, field production basics, and more. We will be in the Wood Utilization Center (130 Robinson Rd, Jackson). The workshop will have hands-on demos of equipment for cleaning and processing.

The workshop is free! Register now at: bit.ly/seedfarming2026

06/09/2026

Fruits are often soft, perishable, and particularly susceptible to a range of damage during harvest and storage. Growers can experience postharvest crop losses from 25 to 50%. A significant percent…

06/08/2026

We will start with some hummingbird facts. The hummingbird is the smallest species of bird in the world! They are cable of hovering, flying backwards, and are the only avian species that can fly …

Fragrance is one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—elements of a successful garden. This presentation explores t...
06/05/2026

Fragrance is one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—elements of a successful garden. This presentation explores the role of fragrance in the garden, combining horticultural science with practical plant selection for Kentucky landscapes.

Fragrance in the Garden: The Science of Floral Scent and the Best S...

Gardening in a Grow Bag 🌱Grow bags are flexible, breathable fabric containers great for vegetables and flowers. They pre...
06/05/2026

Gardening in a Grow Bag 🌱

Grow bags are flexible, breathable fabric containers great for vegetables and flowers. They prevent plants from becoming root-bound through air pruning and are easily portable, but require more frequent watering and fertilizing than traditional pots.

This informative video explains how herbicides can move off target and what homeowners should know to protect their lawn...
06/04/2026

This informative video explains how herbicides can move off target and what homeowners should know to protect their lawns, trees, gardens, and landscaping.

Brown spots on leaves? Curled growth on your tomatoes? Trees lookin...

Like many traditional practices, the use of mulch has some myths attached to it. You can improve the look of your landsc...
06/04/2026

Like many traditional practices, the use of mulch has some myths attached to it. You can improve the look of your landscape as well as the health of your plants and trees by discerning the facts and the myths about mulch.

Address

384 Halls Lane
Shepherdsville, KY
40165

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15025432257

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