Podcast Episodes

Learning by Doing: Extension Interns Share Their Stories

Season 3 Episode 36

This week on Hort Culture,  we welcome two special guests—Zoey and Kallise, summer interns at the Mercer County Extension Office. Fresh off their last day on the job, they share the whirlwind of expe…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

August in the Garden: Keeping Plants Alive & Minds Looking Ahead

Season 3 Episode 35

In this late-summer conversation, Alexis, Brett, and Ray reflect on the nostalgia of print magazines, book fairs, and the “adult book fair” season of seed catalogs. The crew dives into the realities …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Buzz, Bite, and Bloom: Exploring Plant–Insect Connections

Season 3 Episode 34

In this episode of Hort Culture, the team is joined by Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Kentucky Extension Entomologist, for a fascinating discussion on the complex and often surprising relationshi…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hands in the Dirt, Data in the Cloud

Season 3 Episode 33

In this reflective episode, Brett and Ray take a deep dive into how Kentucky agriculture—and Extension work—has transformed over the past few decades. Starting with a lighthearted chat about summer, …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Mullet Lawn Philosophy: Turf Talk with Jason Vaughn

Season 3 Episode 32

In this episode of Hort Culture, the team welcomes Powell County Extension Agent Jason Vaughn to dive deep into the evolving culture of American lawns—from golf courses to backyards.

Jason shares his …

Published on 3 months ago

Farm Fresh, Brand Ready

Season 3 Episode 31

In this flavorful and thoughtful episode, Alexis, Brett, and Ray kick things off with a nostalgic ode to summer fruits—watermelon, cantaloupe, and peaches—and the sensory memories they stir. The team…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Houseplant Reality Check with Emma Lee

Season 3 Episode 30

In this lively and laughter-filled midsummer episode of Hort Culture, the crew is joined by Emma Lee, UK Extension Agent from Estill County and the voice behind the popular UK Houseplant Education vi…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mechanical Weed Control: Old Tools, New Tech

Season 3 Episode 29

In this episode, the team dives deep into the world of mechanical and cultural weed control. What starts as a fun discussion about corvids and birdwatching  quickly transitions into the heart of the …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Giant Pumpkins with Joe Kuosman

Season 3 Episode 28

In this midsummer episode, the Hort Culture team welcomes Joe Kuosman, Lexington-based giant pumpkin grower and co-founder of West Sixth Brewing. The conversation starts with heat survival tips from …

Published on 4 months ago

Pesticides, Pathogens & Powdery Mildew: Gardening in a Kentucky Summer

Season 3 Episode 27

In this lively and informative episode, the Hort Culture team dives deep into the seasonal challenges facing Kentucky gardeners, particularly the rising threat of plant diseases during a historically…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago