At the Expo today 2019-08-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler. South Central Kentucky Outdoor Expo has kicked into gear. Located at the Adair County High School gymnasium, there are plenty of booths, exhibitors, and food. Pastor Wayne Albertson, of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, called himself a "casual observer" as he told volunteer Debbie Gist a tall tale. The event runs from 9am until 4pm. Paired photo: An overhead view of the Outdoor Expo Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers of KY: Cutleaf teasel 2019-08-03 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. Wikipedia has this to say about cutleaf teasel: "Dipsacus laciniatus is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family known by the common name cutleaf teasel. It is native to Europe and Asia. It is present in North America as an introduced species and invasive weed." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Bill Parson's BIG tomato 2019-08-03 - Adair Co., KY - Photo courtesy Bill Parson. Bill writes, "Linda, I have seen some large tomato pictures this year. Must have been a good year for them getting to huge sizes. I just wanted to share one I grew, may not be the largest, 2lbs 8ozs, but for an amateur I consider it a BIG one." Bill, thank you for sharing this picture of your prize winning tomato! If you'd entered it in the fair it would have definitely won a ribbon! I'm wondering if it tastes the same as your other fresh tomatoes - or - if bigger means it tastes even better?! - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ava Harrison participates in 4-H Floral Hall 2019-08-03 - Columbia - Photo by Tony Rose. Ava Harrison enjoyed seeing all the 4-H Floral Hall Exhibits and she was honored with several ribbons for her own entries. Click 'read more' below for the results of the Floral Hall. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Abby Lou and Beth Ann at 4-H Floral Hall 2019-08-03 - Columbia - Photo by Tony Rose. Abby Lou Smith is held in the arms of Beth Cowan at the Adair County Extension Office 4-H Floral Hall Exhibits where they look at all the entries. Click 'read more' below for the winners of the Floral Hall. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Power line contrast most visible here 2019-08-03 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Many will agree with Steve Coomer's point, it's time for Columbia to bury power lines. Nowhere in town is the contrast more visible than here on Lindsey Wilson Street. From the top of the hill at the main entry to the campus, power lines go underground, allowing the beauty of the school to shine through. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Snowberry Clearwing 2019-08-02 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Pen. Spotted feeding in the Grand Allee at Beckley Creek Park. According to the Wikipedia entry for Hemaris diffinis, the snowberry clearwing moth is "notable for its colorful nicknames. In certain parts of Appalachia, including West Virginia, Hemaris diffinis is known as 'hummingbird moth' or 'flying lobster.'" Google searches also turn up "bumblebee moth" as a common nickname. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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