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Plant herbs for many reasons
‘Gung ho’ is a phrase that describes many of us gardeners during the exciting spring planting season and this phrase actually points to one of my favorite places to plant, … Continue reading Plant herbs for many reasons
It’s time to plant potatoes
Plan to increase your access to homegrown food in 2022 by planting potatoes this spring. St. Patrick’s Day, the well-known ‘green holiday’ is soon and is traditionally known as the … Continue reading It’s time to plant potatoes
Finish pruning fruit trees and brambles
March is the month to finish up pruning on fruit trees and brambles (blackberry, raspberry). Pruning is actually an enjoyable way to spend time in the great outdoors and is … Continue reading Finish pruning fruit trees and brambles
Dealing with drought
Drought conditions around the state of Kansas have gotten progressively worse this winter. In fact, the last significant moisture event for many areas was all the way back in October … Continue reading Dealing with drought
Apple varieties to consider in Central Kansas
Apples are one of the most reliable fruit trees we can grow in Kansas. We often get asked what varieties are worth checking into – especially for home gardeners looking … Continue reading Apple varieties to consider in Central Kansas
A tomato refresher
Eating a fresh tomato this summer starts with great planning right now. The winter off-season is the best time to refresh your knowledge on this staple garden crop and plan … Continue reading A tomato refresher
Plant asparagus and get return on investment
Fresh asparagus is generally the first vegetable harvested in the spring and is welcome addition to any edible garden plan. Asparagus is a reliable and productive perennial vegetable crop for … Continue reading Plant asparagus and get return on investment
Take a break from winter by winter sowing
By late January gardeners are eagerly anticipating spring and are often planning out their new season of gardening. What may surprise you is that it is possible to plant seeds … Continue reading Take a break from winter by winter sowing
Winter watering needed
This has been a very dry fall and winter for much of central Kansas. When soils are dry, watering in midwinter is important to help alleviate moisture stress on our … Continue reading Winter watering needed
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