LITTLE ROCK — The Cooperative Extension Service’s Grow Your Own Groceries Series has three new online sessions for summer — each focused on how to grow and prepare a healthy, nutritious food.Each hour-long presentation begins at noon. Upcoming sessions include the following:• June 16 — Sweet corn• July 16 — Brussels sprouts• Aug. 4 — Peaches, plums and nectarines Registration for the free sessions is available online at https://uaex.uada.edu/grow-groceries.In each session, experts with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will discuss variety selection, growing methods, soil health and how to deal with common pests or problems. Extension family and consumer sciences agents will also share information on how to store and prepare homegrown produce and demonstrate healthy recipes.The timing of the presentations coincides with the growing seasons for each of the fruits and vegetables featured. Earlier this year, experts highlighted onions, green beans, edamame and strawberries.“Attendance was good for the spring programs,” said Faulkner County extension horticulture agent Krista Quinn, who hosts the series. “We tend to have 400-500 people register, and a little over 100 attend the live programs. A lot of people watch the recorded programs.”On June 16, Johnson County extension agent Jesse Taylor will share information on growing sweet corn, and Faulkner County family and consumer sciences agent Mary Beth Groce will show attendees how to prepare several recipes using this summer staple.In July, Hempstead County extension agents Kim Rowe and Terrie James will teach growing and cooking methods for Brussels sprouts.In August, White County extension agent Sherri Sanders will share her expertise about growing peaches, plums, and nectarines, while Pulaski C...
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