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1 Cooperative Extension Service Fayette County Extension 1140 Harry Sykes Way Lexington, KY Phone (859) CLASSES We are happy to offer you the following opportunities to learn more about gardening. Please remember that many of the classes are limited. Please register early to assure a spot in the classes you wish to attend. Attracting Birds ~ Tuesday, January 16 th at 10:00 a.m.: There is great joy in observing birds in the garden during the gray winter days. We will focus on plants you may want to include in your landscape that attract them. We will also discuss the importance of habitat, nesting sites, water and feeders. We will feature a variety of feeders and other items that will be awarded as door prizes. Cost: $5.00. Managing Lawn Weeds ~ Tuesday, January 23 rd at 6:30 p.m.: There are many types of weeds and controlling them begins with an understanding of their life cycle. We will cover annual and winter annual weeds and their management as well as their perennial cousins. Control strategies will include chemical and sustainable approaches. You should leave with the knowledge to gain the upper hand in your weed battles (you still have to provide the effort and motivation). Cost: Free, but must register in advance. Understanding Fertilizers ~ Thursday, February 1 st at 6:30 p.m.: Feeding plants is not as complicated as it seems. The wide variety of options leave many gardeners confused. We will discuss the various forms of fertilizers, interpreting soil test results and how feeding your lawn covers the nutritional needs of most plants on the property. This class coincides with our free soil test coupon in the By the Yard newsletter. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. Pruning Trees and Shrubs ~ Tuesday, February 13 th at 6:30 p.m.: Proper pruning is an integral part of landscape management. Many homeowners are daunted by the task or plunge ahead hacking mercilessly. Join us to learn the basics of proper pruning including how to make proper cuts, appropriate timing, and even when to call a professional. Door prizes of pruning tools. Cost: $5.00. Small Engine Basics ~ Tuesday, February 27 th at 6:30 p.m.: We will cover the basics of preventative maintenance for small equipment. From sharpening mower blades to fuel stabilizers, this class should help you understand the importance of routine maintenance and getting the longest life from small engines. Cost: Free, but must register in advance.

2 Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, The Early Spring Crops ~Tuesday, February 27 th at 5:30 p.m.: There are many great reasons to grow some of your own food. We will teach the very basic concepts of growing vegetables. This class will focus on the early spring crops that can be planted and harvested before the main spring planting window. It is far easier than you might think. Participants will receive a copy of our vegetable growing guide and a packet of seeds. Class will be held at Southern States Cooperative, 2570 Palumbo Drive. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. Please call the Fayette County Extension office, (859) or complete and return the enclosed registration form to reserve a seat. Low Maintenance Lawn Care ~ Tuesday, March 6 th at 6:30 p.m.: We will cover the basics of caring for a lawn with an emphasis on lower inputs and sustainable methods. Learn why late summer is the best time to seed and why common fertilization practices are often not the best approach. We will also discuss alternatives to grass monocultures. This is always hugely popular so sign up early. Free, but must register in advance. Page 2 Tropical Plants for the Patio ~ Thursday, March 8 th at 2:00 p.m.: There are a variety of popular tropical plants available to brighten patios and poolside. Hibsicus, Mandevilla, Gardenias, citrus and many other less known options. We will cover basic care for each and how to avoid common pitfalls. This class will be held at Pemberton s Greenhouse, 555 Keller Court, off Georgetown road. Parking is limited, carpool where possible. Participants will receive a $20.00 gift certificate for spring purchases. Cost: $ (Please note; payment for this class, like all the Gardener s Toolbox classes, is pre-registered and pre-paid.) Zinnias ~ Thursday, March 15 th at 6:30 p.m.: The wildly popular zinnia is a favorite no brainer but often succumbs to disease problems. We will introduce you to improved varieties that will have friends and neighbors drooling. You will be amazed at the bloom size, disease resistance and super bright colors. We will also offer some smaller flowered types that make great bedding plants. You will take home seeds for several colors and types. Cost: $ Native Trees to Consider ~ Tuesday, March 20 th at 6:30 p.m.: There are many wonderful native trees for gardens but unfortunately many are not common in the landscape trade. We will discuss several species you may find suitable. We will provide small bareroot seedlings from the Kentucky Division of Forestry for your garden. Cost: $5.00. Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, The Early Spring Crops ~ Tuesday, March 27 th at 6:30 p.m.: There are many great reasons to grow some of your own food. We will teach the very basic concepts of growing vegetables. This class will focus on the early spring crops that can be planted and harvested before the main spring planting window. It is far easier than you might think. Participants will receive a copy of our vegetable growing guide and a packet of seeds. Class will be held at the Northside Branch Public Library, 1733 Russell Cave Road. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. Please call the Fayette County Extension office, (859) or complete and return the enclosed registration form to reserve a seat. Strawberries for Small Spaces ~ Thursday, March 29 th at 6:30 p.m.: Strawberries are very adaptable to small space production. They can be grown in towers, barrels, raised beds, hanging baskets and even in the ground. Come and learn the basics of Strawberry culture. Take home ideas for planting and plants for your garden. Cost: $ Enabling Gardeners ~ Tuesday, April 3 rd at 6:30 p.m.: Having trouble with gardening tasks due to pain or less mobility? Need to use a cane, walker or wheelchair? Join Master Gardeners, Betsy Adler and Sharon Bennett, and learn how to adapt your gardening style to a variety of health issues and disabilities. This session will teach how to prepare for gardening and considerations in designing, developing and maintaining vegetable and flower beds, as well as how gardening tasks are easier with adaptive tools. The workshop will be held at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, 2050 Versailles Road, where participants will be able to work in the accessible Grow Again Therapy Garden. Cost: $5.00. (Please note; payment for this class, like all the Gardener s Toolbox classes, is pre-registered and pre-paid.)

3 Page 3 Phlox ~ Thursday, April 5 th at 6:30 p.m.: Tall garden phlox are invaluable for late summer color in the garden but have historically been plagued by powdery mildew. Many recent introductions feature compact habits, extended bloom times and are resistant to powdery mildew. We will cover all types of phlox and their uses in the garden. You will take home small plants of newer tall phlox for your home garden. Cost: $ Unusual Shrubs for the Garden ~ Thursday, April 12 th at 6:30 p.m.: A look at several unique shrubs that make great garden plants but are not widely known. Tired of the same old boxwood and burning bush in your landscape? We will look at a few things you may not be aware of as well as old favorites in compact sizes. If you want to add some color or unusual textures to your landscape this should provide some ideas. We will provide small plants. Cost: $ Lilacs ~ Tuesday, April 17 th at 6:30 p.m.: Old fashioned lilacs are some of the most beloved, fragrant and spectacularly showy shrubs..for about two weeks. Unfortunately, that leaves us with a large nondescript plant for another 50 weeks each year. Newer varieties feature smaller flowers on compact plants that bloom for most of the summer. We will cover all types of lilacs from small dwarf varieties to 40 foot trees. We will address failure to bloom and disease prevention. Take home small plants of an improved variety to plant at home. Cost: $ Dahlias ~ Thursday, April 19 th at 6:30 p.m.: Many people shy away from tender bulbs because of the hassle associated with digging and winter storage. This is actually not a big deal and many are affordable enough to treat as annuals. Dahlias are spectacular in bloom and come in a wide variety of colors shapes and sizes. We will teach you to grow beautiful dahlias and send you home with an assortment for your garden. Cost: $10.00 Vegetable Gardening for Beginners ~ Thursday, April 26 th at 6:30 p.m.: Ideal introductory class for those new to vegetable gardening. This class will cover warm season crops like tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash. We will discuss simple approaches to having a small garden. Participants will receive a copy of our vegetable growing guide and a packet of seeds. Class will be held at the Beaumont Branch Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. Please call the Fayette County Extension office, (859) or complete and return the enclosed registration form to reserve a seat. Growing Great Tomatoes ~ Thursday, May 3 rd at 6:30 p.m.: A whole class about everyone s favorite summer vegetable. We will discuss techniques for growing great tomatoes and how to avoid common pitfalls. There will be an emphasis on disease prevention. We will provide a couple of plants of unique varieties for you to trial. Cost: $5.00 Cannas ~ Tuesday, May 15 th at 6:30 p.m.: Most gardeners are familiar with cannas. They can be valuable for their tropical foliage, ease of growth and long bloom season. In recent years breeders have sought to improve the offerings with compact plants, heavier flowering in brighter colors, and self-cleaning plants that drop spent blooms for a tidier appearance. We will cover Canna care, discuss numerous varieties and provide a few for you to grow. Cost: $ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Part II, Maintenance and Summer Crops ~ Tuesday, May 15 th at 5:30 p.m.: This class will cover some of the most basic questions for any first time gardener when it comes to maintaining the new plot. Topics will include things like watering, pest/weed management, and fertilizing. We will also cover some of the warm season crops like tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash. Participants will receive a copy of our vegetable growing guide, a packet of seeds, and there will also be drawings for a few door prizes that any first time gardener will love. Class will be held at Southern States Cooperative, 2570 Palumbo Drive. Free, but must register in advance. Please call the Fayette County Extension office, (859) or complete and return the enclosed registration form to reserve a seat. Growing Great Tomatoes ~ Thursday, May 17 th at 5:30 p.m.: A whole class about everyone s favorite summer vegetable. We will discuss techniques for growing great tomatoes and how to avoid common pitfalls. There will be an emphasis on disease prevention. Class will meet at West Sixth Street Brewing, 501 W. Sixth Street. Cost: Free, but must register in advance.

4 Page 4 Annual Combinations for Pots and Garden ~ Thursday, May 31 st at 2:00 p.m.: We will discuss growing annuals in containers and assemble a couple of smaller planters as demo. We will cover design tips, soil and container selection, and ongoing maintenance. Though late in the season there will be a great variety of things to purchase. Our demo pots will be raffled as door prizes. We can also answer questions about the unusual plants you will encounter. Class will be held at Pemberton s Greenhouse, 555 Keller Court off Georgetown Road. Parking is limited, carpool where possible. Cost: $5.00. (Please note; payment for this class, like all the Gardener s Toolbox classes, is pre-registered and pre-paid.) Japanese Anemones ~ Thursday, June 7 th at 6:30 p.m.: Perennial gardens are often a riot of color in spring and early summer but there are fewer options for late summer and fall. Japanese anemones can be a wonderful solution. Common complaints include tall plants that tend to flop and vigorous growth and spread. Newer varieties have been developed with less aggressive habits and shorter stature. We will send you home with a new variety to try. Cost: $ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Part II, Maintenance and Summer Crops ~ Thursday, June 7 th, 6:30 p.m.: This class will cover some of the most basic questions for any first time gardener when it comes to maintaining the new plot. Topics will include things like watering, pest/weed management, and fertilizing. We will also cover some of the warm season crops like tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash. Participants will receive a copy of our vegetable growing guide, a packet of seeds, and there will also be drawings for a few door prizes that any first time gardener will love. Class will be held at the Beaumont Branch Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. Please call the Fayette County Extension Office, (859) , or complete and return the enclosed registration form to reserve a seat. Exciting Perennials ~ Thursday, June 14 th at 6:30 p.m.: With such an endless selection of perennials available it is difficult to make informed decisions. We will offer some selection criteria and look at lots of lesser known varieties. We have sourced some little known gems for your garden. Cost: $ Attracting Hummingbirds ~ Tuesday, June 19 th at 6:30 p.m.: These fascinating little creatures are relatively easy to attract to your garden. Their rapid movements and fearless nature make them favorite garden visitors. In this class we will focus primarily on plants that have lots of hummingbird appeal. Woody plants, perennials, tropicals and annuals will be include in the discussion. Take home small plants your hummers will appreciate. Cost: $ Hardy Garden Mums ~ Thursday, June 21 st at 6:30 p.m.: We have all had our hopes dashed by beautiful mums that fail to return in the spring. The lack of hardiness may relate to variety but often the very late planting date is to blame for our failures. We will discuss mum culture, provide tips related to pruning and winter survival, and send you home with several small plants that should prove to be reliable perennials. Cost: $ Daylilies Tours ~ Tuesday, July 3 rd at 10:00 a.m.: Join us at Grahams Daylilies in Lancaster, KY for a tour of hundreds of daylily cultivars. Willie Graham will host us and share the background of this Kentucky Proud business. Everyone will receive a daylily to take home to their garden. Additional plants can be purchased while onsite. We will provide directions to those who register. Carpooling encouraged. Cost: $10.00 Hydrangeas ~ Thursday, July 12 th at 6:30 p.m.: Not to burst your bubble, but those giant pink and blue varieties tend to perform poorly in our climate. We hope to open your eyes to all the other wonderful hydrangeas that you might not know as well. And yes, we will offer some tips that may improve the odds of your being successful with the blue ones. Take home small plants of more durable varieties for your garden. Cost: $20.00 Clematis ~ Thursday, July 19 th at 6:30 p.m.: Surely one of the most coveted flowering vines that we have all admired is a glorious clematis in full bloom. Unfortunately, our heavy, high ph soils are not ideal for these plants. We will help you be successful by covering their needs and culture and also provide a couple of plants for everyone that should be easier to grow than some of the more delicate varieties. I suspect this topic will be very popular, register early. Cost: $20.00.

5 Summer Flowering Shrubs ~ Thursday, August 2 nd at 6:30 p.m.: While spring gardens feature countless flowering plants the summer months often lack colorful blooms. There are a few shrubs that can fill the void nicely. We will discuss flowering shrubs for the dog days of summer. Take home small shrubs to brighten your summer landscape. Cost: $ Lawn Renovation ~ Thursday, August 9 th at 6:30 p.m.: Late Summer is the best time to re-seed lawns in Kentucky. We will cover basic lawn care with an emphasis on how to best seed or renovate your existing lawn. We will present several greener, lower input approaches to traditional lawn care. Cost: Free, but must register in advance. Exotic Ferns ~ Tuesday, August 28 th at 6:30 p.m.: We are all acquainted with the Boston fern but there are countless other tropical ferns that make better house guests in the winter months. We will cover many of the diverse houseplant-type ferns that you may want to try. We will cover the epiphytic staghorn, maidenhair, rabbitsfoot, bearpaw, elkhorn, mother fern, birdsnest and lots of others. There will be an assortment of lesser known ferns for folks to take home. Cost: $ Dealing with Backyard Wildlife ~ Tuesday, September 18 th at 6:30 p.m.: Squirrels and rabbits and groundhogs, oh my! If you are at your wits end trying to deal with nuisance wildlife around your home, tearing up your lawn, and eating your garden, then you will want to attend this class. Although there are limited options, we will discuss methods and techniques to TRY to keep those animals at bay. Cost: $5.00. Growing Garlic ~ Thursday, October 4 th at 6:30 p.m.: Most people would agree that fresh garlic is indispensable in the kitchen but very few gardeners grow their own. There are many different varieties gardeners can choose from. We will discuss how to grow this easy, fall planted crop including how to harvest and store. Attendees will take home a sampler of varieties to plant in their own gardens. Cost: $ Ornamental Alliums ~ Tuesday, October 9 th at 6:30 p.m.: We all know tulips, daffodils and the other common spring flowering bulbs but alliums offer a different look and are just as easy to grow. Ranging from 4 lumbering giants to smaller 8 beauties, there is an allium for most any sunny situation. We will discuss many different types and have a nice assortment of bulbs for you to plant at home. Set your garden apart with these colorful globes. Cost: $ Great Shrubs for Fall Color ~ Thursday, November 8 th at 6:30 p.m.: The riotous colors of the fall landscape can be breathtaking, even in small landscapes. We will discuss numerous shrubs that provide exceptional color. Participants will receive small plants for their own garden. Cost: $ Great Shrubs for Winter Interest ~ Tuesday, November 13 th at 6:30 p.m.: Winter landscapes do not have to be bleak or boring. We will feature a variety of plants that have beautiful winter features, including bark, fruit, foliage, even flowers. If you would like a little more beauty outside your window in the bleak months this is a session for you. Take home small plants for your garden. Cost: $ Stump the Hort Agent ~ Thursday, November 15 th at 6:30 p.m.: Back by popular demand. Question and answer session - an opportunity for the audience to steer the conversation to whatever topics you desire. Put the agent in the hot seat and hopefully I will know the answers. Vegetables to perennials Cost: Free, but must register in advance. Caring for Holiday Plants ~ Tuesday, December 4 th at 6:30 p.m.: Poinsettias, holiday cactus, amaryllis and many other plants take center stage for the holidays but then what? Most of these winter favorites are very easy to grow and not outrageously difficult to bring into flower each year. We will cover the care and culture of each type and provide a plant or bulb(s) for you to grow. Cost: $10.00 Page 5 Winter Weather Policy When Fayette County Schools are closed, call the Fayette County Extension Office, , to verify if class will be meeting.

6 Page 6 ~ 2018 GARDENER S TOOLBOX CLASSES ~ Keep this chart for your Records Most of the classes will be held at the Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way, unless otherwise noted. Class and Time Class and Time Tuesday, 1/16: Attracting 10:00 a.m. Thursday, 2/1: Understanding 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2/27: Small Engine 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3/6: Low Maintenance Lawn 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 1/23: Managing Lawn 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2/13: Pruning Trees and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2/27: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, The Early 5:30 p.m., Southern States Coop., 2570 Palumbo Dr. Thursday, 3/8: Tropical Plants for the p.m., Pemberton s Greenhouse, 555 Keller Ct. Thursday, 3/15: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3/20: Native Trees to 6:30 Tuesday, 3/27: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, The Early 6:30 p.m., Northside Branch Public Library, 1733 Russell Cave Rd. Tuesday, 4/3: Enabling p.m., Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, 2050 Versailles Rd. Thursday, 4/12: Unusual Shrubs for the 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 3/29: Strawberries for Small 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 4/5: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 4/17: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 4/19: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 4/26: Vegetable Gardening for 6:30 p.m., Beaumont Branch Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way Thursday, 5/3: Growing Great 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 5/15: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, Part II, Maintenance and Summer 5:30 p.m., Southern States Coop., 2570 Palumbo Dr. Thursday, 5/31: Annual Combinations for Pots and 2:00 p.m., Pemberton s Greenhouse, 555 Keller Ct. Thursday, 6/7: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, Part II, Maintenance and Summer 6:30 p.m., Beaumont Branch Public Library, 3080 Fieldstone Way Tuesday, 6/19: Attracting Hummingbirds, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 5/15: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 5/17: Growing Great 5:30 p.m., West Sixth Street Brewing, 501 W. Sixth St. Thursday, 6/7: Japanese 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 6/14: Exciting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 6/21: Hardy Garden 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7/3: Daylilies 10:00 a.m. Thursday, 7/19: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 8/9: Lawn 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 9/18: Dealing the Backyard 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 10/9: Ornamental 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 11/13: Great Shrubs for Winter 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 12/4: Caring for Holiday 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 7/12: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 8/2: Summer Flowering 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 8/28: Exotic 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 10/4: Growing 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 11/8: Great Shrubs for Fall 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 11/15: Stump the Hort 6:30 p.m.

7 2018 GARDENER S TOOLBOX - REGISTRATION FORM Name: Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ IMPORTANT REMINDERS! Sign up early for classes to avoid being turned away because class is full. ALL classes, including the Free ones are PRE-REGISTRATION only. If you need to cancel, you must do so 2 weeks prior to the class time to receive a refund or credit for a different class. If handouts and/or plants are not picked up 3 days after class, items will be donated. Please make check payable to: Fayette County Master Gardener Association Mail To: Gardener s Toolbox ~ Fayette County Extension Office ~ 1140 Harry Sykes Way ~ Lexington, KY For more information, call (859) ~ 2018 GARDENER S TOOLBOX CLASSES ~ Class and Cost Class and Cost Tuesday, 1/16: Attracting Birds, Cost: $5.00 Tuesday, 1/23: Managing Lawn Weeds, Cost: Free Thursday, 2/1: Understanding Fertilizers, Cost: Free Tuesday, 2/13: Pruning Trees and Shrubs, Cost: $5.00 Tuesday, 2/27: Small Engine Basics, Cost: Free Tuesday, 2/27: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, The Early Crop, Cost: Free Tuesday, 3/6: Low Maintenance Lawn Care, Cost: Free Thursday, 3/8: Tropical Plants for the, Cost: $20.00 Thursday, 3/15: Zinnias, Cost: $10.00 Tuesday, 3/20: Native Trees to Consider, Cost: $5.00 Tuesday, 3/27: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, The Early Crop, Cost: Free Thursday, 3/29: Strawberries for Small Gardens, Cost: $10.00 Tuesday, 4/3: Enabling Gardeners, Cost: $5.00 Thursday, 4/5: Phlox, Cost: $10.00 Thursday, 4/12: Unusual Shrubs for the Garden, Cost: $15.00 Tuesday, 4/17: Lilacs, Cost: $10.00 Thursday, 4/19: Dahlias, Cost: $10.00 Thursday, 4/26: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, Cost: Free Thursday, 5/3: Growing Great Tomatoes, Cost: $5.00 Tuesday, 5/15: Cannas, Cost: $15.00 Tuesday, 5/15: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, Part II, Maintenance and Summer Crop, Cost: Free Thursday, 5/31: Annual Combinations for Pots and Gardens, Cost: $5.00 Thursday, 6/7: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, Part II, Maintenance and Summer Crops, Cost: Free Thursday, 5/17: Growing Great Tomatoes, Cost: Free Thursday, 6/7: Japanese Anemones, Cost: $10.00 Thursday, 6/14: Exciting Perennials, Cost: $10.00 Tuesday, 6/19: Attracting Hummingbirds, Cost: $10.00 Thursday, 6/21: Hardy Garden Mums, Cost: $10.00 Tuesday, 7/3: Daylilies Tour, Cost: $10.00 Thursday, 7/12: Hydrangeas, Cost: $20.00 Thursday, 7/19: Clematis, Cost: $20.00 Thursday, 8/2: Summer Flowering Shrubs, Cost: $10.00 Thursday, 8/9: Lawn Renovation, Cost: Free Tuesday, 8/28: Exotic Ferns, Cost: $15.00 Tuesday, 9/18: Dealing the Backyard Wildlife, Cost: $5.00 Thursday, 10/4: Growing Garlic, Cost: $10.00 Tuesday, 10/9: Ornamental Alliums, Cost: $10.00 Thursday, 11/8: Great Shrubs for Fall Color, Cost: $15.00 Tuesday, 11/13: Great Shrubs for Winter Interest, Cost: $15.00 Thursday, 11/15: Stump the Hort Agent, Cost: Free Tuesday, 12/4: Caring for Holiday Plants, Cost: $10.00

8 Fayette County Cooperative Extension 1140 Harry Sykes Way Lexington, KY NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LEXINGTON KY PERMIT 112 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Jamie Dockery County Extension Agent for Horticulture Cooperative Extension Service Fayette County Extension Service 1140 Harry Sykes Way Lexington, KY (859) Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, disability, or national origin. UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND KENTUCKY COUNTIES COOPERATING Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, ; Terry Allen or Patty Bender, UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, ; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC ( ). Fayette County Extension 2018 Gardener s Toolbox Class Schedule