Herbs we planted in the boxes lining Market Street Downtown.

Greetings Everyone, 

I'm not going to sugar-coat it, it is dry out there. As of June 6th we've had lots of sunshine and little rain. I have categorized Wabash County as a D0-D1 drought, meaning that soil conditions are dry with little to no precipitation. Crops are in the ground and not looking too bad other than it is a bit crispy out there. According to Beth Hall, the Purdue University State Climate Specialist, there are models showing that there is a chance of precipitation for mid-June. She also mentioned that it is a little too soon to determine if we are in what is considered a "flash-drought". 

Gardens are planted and things are needing some care in watering, but otherwise temperatures are down a bit from previous weeks with cool nights, let's keep our fingers crossed for rain. 

I've been busy with spark clubs, mini 4-H camps and Master Gardener meetings. During May and June I try really hard to get some Ag programs in before the office officially switches into 4-H mode. 

I am looking forward to hosting the 2023 Adult Planter Open Show during the Wabash County Fair, see flyer below. We will be touring the planters on Tuesday July 18th and there will be a guest speaker to talk about urban soils and taking care of raised beds. 

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the Extension Office and leave your name, phone number and e-mail address. Phone: 260-563-0661 (Ext 1408) or emailing me directly at gschortg@purdue.edu

See other events below and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. 

Best Wishes, 

Geoff Schortgen 

County Extension Director,  Ag and Natural Resources Educator 

New for 2023:

Purdue Extension Monthly HOT TOPICS!!

**NEXT SESSION IS June 15- Farm Outlook**

Join Purdue Extension Specialists and your local Ag & Natural Resources Educators for a free, live and virtual discussion on the latest research and best practices in a different area of expertise each month.  The topics will be timely and engaging, bring your questions and love for life long learning!  Register once to be signed up for each monthly program.  If you can make it on, great! If you can’t make a month, no problem. March will be the Purdue Plant and Diagnostic Lab!

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Please contact Geoff Schortgen with any Questions

Email: gschortg@purdue.edu

The Upper Wabash Invasives Network held a weed wrangle at the Mississinewa SRA. Had a great turn out and got a lot done!

Thank you to Janina Traxler for donating flagstone to create a boarder for the NMPL shade garden!