Horticulture
Horticulture
Our horticulture program provides educational training and technical assistance to our community. Our technical services include soil testing, disease diagnosis, and plant, weed, and insect identification.
What is Horticulture Extension?
The Bourbon County Extension Office Horticulture program provides educational training and technical assistance to our community. Our technical services include soil testing, disease diagnosis, and plant, weed, and insect identification. Cooperative Extension is the major provider of research-based information for consumers and horticulture businesses.
Weekly Local Podcast Now Available!
If you are passionate about plants, gardening, and production horticulture, you will love our new Hort Culture podcast. This podcast features interviews with experts, tips and tricks, and stories from people who share your love of all things green. Whether you are a home gardener or a commercial producer, you will find something to inspire you and help you grow your skills and knowledge. Tune in every week to learn more about the fascinating culture of horticulture!
Podcast LinkHoney Extractor Available to Checkout
The Bourbon County Extension Office has a motorized honey extractor you can checkout for 48 hours.
Learn moreMaster Gardener Program
A Master Gardener class is offered for anyone interested in learning more about horticulture and that enjoys giving back to the community.
Learn moreSubmitting Plant Samples
The plant pathology lab can help identify potential diseases and make recommendations. Growers can submit samples through the extension office.
Learn moreAnthony R. Tackett
Extension Agent, Horticulture
(859) 987-1895 atackett@uky.edu Bourbon County Extension Office 603 Millersburg Road, Paris, Kentucky 40361-8837
