When Should I Take Down My Hummingbird Feeder?

Weekly Newspaper Article for The News-Democrat, Carrollton, KY

Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey

Hummingbirds are a great joy to see during the summer months of the year.  These small birds have very interesting characteristics including their tiny size, brilliant color, dazzling acrobatics, swift flight, and unique personality.

Generally, the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is the type of hummingbird we see in Kentucky.

Christin's Corner

Today, September 12, is a day worth celebrating for it marks an important milestone in my life and career.  It's my one year anniversary as the Extension Agent for Agriculture in Carroll County!

One whole year.  Wow.

It's hard to believe how fast time passes.  As a kid, I remember hearing that the older you get, the faster the years go by.  Of course, at the time, I thought this concept was crazy--school days seemed to never end.  However, today, I find that these words couldn't be more true.  In fact, it's a treat when I am able to sit down, attempt to slow time, and reflect on what is occurring around me.

As I look back on the past year, I see how much I have grown as an Extension Agent, and as a person.  Carroll County has been absolutely wonderful to me.  The people here have responded to me so well, and I am honored to work with some exceptional individuals and groups through Extension.  It's the relationships I've developed with these great people that make my job so rewarding.

Christin's Corner

Welcome to my blog, Extension to the 3rd Degree!

Extension to the 3rd Degree?  Now, what does that mean?

I'll get to explaining the title in a moment, but first, I want to touch on why I have decided to start this Extension blog...

During the third week of July, I traveled to Charleston, South Carolina to attend my first National Association of County Agriculture Agents convention.  What an experience to meet and learn from Ag Agents across the United States!  The first presentation I listened to was given by Tonya Ashworth, Extension Agent with the University of Tennessee Cooperative Extension Service.  She spoke about the ease and benefits of creating a blog to use in our Extension programming (visit her blog, Tonya By Extension).  Very quickly, I was hooked.  Thank you, Tonya!