Adam Thomas

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Adam Thomas

It’s that time of year when we get more thunderstorms. Weather patterns are more active, and storms thrive with the moisture and rapidly rising warm air that is very common during the transition to warmer seasons. Stormy conditions also increase the potential for lightning to strike people at work or play outdoors and, possibly, while they’re inside a building. Although thunderstorms are more common during the spring and summer, they can take place all year long and at all hours.

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Adam Thomas

In the unseen sphere of our vegetable gardens, plant pathogens including fungi, bacteria, nematodes and viruses are ever-present threats. However, with proactive measures, gardeners can successfully manage these threats and maintain healthy vegetable gardens. Selecting the right location for your garden is the first step in prevention. Opt for a sunny area with well-drained soil to discourage the growth of pathogens.

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Adam Thomas

A few years ago, many people in several states, including Kentucky, reported receiving unsolicited seeds in the mail. Potentially these could have posed a threat to Kentucky agriculture and the environment through the introduction of invasive plants or diseases they may contain. It is vital that we remain diligent with the introduction and control of invasive species, as many of these can harbor disease or can be detrimental to our ecosystem.

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Adam Thomas

Having a small chicken flock in the backyard is very popular these days. To have a successful flock producing eggs for your family, you’ll want to learn the basics. 1. Make sure you check your local city and county ordinances to ensure you’re able to have a backyard flock. Some ordinances require a minimum amount of land and some subdivisions and homeowners’ associations have their own rules. kAma] r9:4<6?D C6BF:C6 52:=J 42C6] *@F >FDE 7665 E96>[ AC@G:56 4=62?

1 month ago | udel.edu | Beth Miller |Amy Cherry |Adam Thomas |Karen Roberts

Some say you’re only as old as you feel. Others say you’re as young as you think. But how old is your brain really? Scientists have been developing and refining methods to accurately measure the age and health of our brains, without cutting into our skulls to have a look. Understanding brain health is critical to identifying and addressing disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.