Agriculture

There are a few problems that have been showing up in gardens lately, specifically cucurbits.  This includes cucumber, squash, and melons.  Bacterial wilt is showing up sporadically, and I am sure it’s going to hit many of you who have cucurbits in the next few weeks.  Bacterial wilt causes plants to wilt slowly over a few days; they freshen up at night and then wilt during the day and eventually wilt and die.  The problem is a bacteria that enters the plant and blocks the flow of water and nutrients.

The 4-H Young Riders have certainly had a busy spring and summer with members participating in many events and activities. They would like to share the results of their hard work and let everyone know the various opportunities offered to any young person interested in horses through the 4-H program.

Heavy rains in April and May delayed the home gardening season this year, forcing many gardeners to wait later than usual to plant or transplant seedlings into the garden. And June’s moderate temperatures have continued the early trend of slow growth. But as more sun hits garden plants and accelerates growth, vegetables should begin to flower, develop fruit and, eventually, ripen.

If you called the office last week or e-mailed me, chances are you were told I was off….well, on vacation! 
I had a great week with my wife and kids, and it was nice to relax and just stay home for a few days.  We only made two day trips, including a trip to the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, and I must admit if you have kids, it is a must see.  There were lots of hands-on activities and some really awesome things to see, even for us big kids.