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The new downtown Sevierville farmers market is accepting applications from farmers and vendors who want to sell their products at the market this summer. The Sevierville Commons Association will host a farmers market 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. every Friday, June 5 – October 9, 2015, in the heart of historic Sevierville at the Downtown Sevierville Commons, 136 Bruce St. ...

Spring has arrived and that means the brilliant and colorful resurgence of plant life. But not all of that plant life is welcome. In pastures, fields and lawns across the state, you will see the emergence of the unwanted green foliage of buckhorn plantain. An invader from Europe, buckhorn plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) has a broad base comprised of many long, wide grassy looking ...

In 399 B.C.E, Athenian philosopher Socrates was famously condemned to die by drinking a cup of liquid distilled from the poison hemlock plant. Many people know the story of Socrates’ death. But what you may not realize is that plant that caused his death is commonly found growing as a weed in pastures throughout the state of Tennessee and it ...

Deadlines are fast approaching for 2015 4-H camp opportunities. Openings are still available for the following events. Applications are available online at http://sevier.tennessee.edu/ click on 4-H Youth Programs for access to 4-H camp applications. You may also visit the 4-H Office at 752 Old Knoxville Hwy. in Sevierville or call 453-3695. Traditional 4-H Camp – July 6 – 10, 2015 ...

Safe, high quality home canned foods begin with the right canning equipment, used properly. Why risk losing your time and food dollar through food spoilage? Before you being canning this season: Check and assemble equipment to see what you have and what you need. Ignore the temptation to use peanut butter, pickle and quart size mayonnaise jars. Such jars are ...

Have you ever wanted to learn more about gardening or have a place to buy from many vendors at one time? The Flower & Garden Show and Sale, hosted by UT Extension and the Sevier County Area Master Gardeners Association, is Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Sevier County Fairgrounds, 754 Old Knoxville Highway ...

Green is the color usually associated with spring. Although for many who own or tend pastures, spring brings lots of unwanted yellow, too. That pretty but undesirable yellow belongs to the flowers of the weeds commonly called buttercups. In Tennessee, there are two especially pesky species of buttercup, says Neil Rhodes, Jr., University of Tennessee professor and Extension weed management specialist. They are ...

The onset of spring sends farmers and gardeners to the field with hopes of a bountiful summer harvest. Those who end up with excess produce or who want to find a use for less-than-best-quality produce often look for ways to transform the produce into profits. “Farmers and gardeners may use their extra vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, honey or other farm ...

Most producers this time of year are not thinking about hay needs for next winter, but rather they wonder whether they will have enough hay to finish out this winter. However, March is a good time to evaluate what will be needed in terms of feed resources for the following winter. “March is an ideal time to evaluate hay needs ...

NASHVILLE— As the temperatures plummet and the icy conditions take hold, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is urging citizens to take steps to keep livestock safe and healthy. “Most livestock tolerate cold weather well,” state veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher said. “However, extreme temperature changes can have a dramatic impact on an animal’s health and performance.” Access to fresh water is ...