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Fall lawn seeding tips
Late summer has been very hard on many local fescue lawns. Brown patch fungus and an August with periods of high heat and less than normal rainfall resulted in the … Continue reading Fall lawn seeding tips
Early fall is a good time to plant trees
We often think about planting trees in the spring, which is definitely a good time, but fall is also a good time to plant and establish new or replacement trees. … Continue reading Early fall is a good time to plant trees
Master Gardener training course coming soon
If you enjoy gardening, learning, and giving back as a volunteer, consider becoming a Master Gardener in 2021. Central Kansas District K-State Research and Extension will be offering the 2021 … Continue reading Master Gardener training course coming soon
Plant fall vegetables now
Plant vegetables in July? Yes, you heard right, now is the time to start planting fall vegetables if you still have the perseverance to keep the garden going. Many spring … Continue reading Plant fall vegetables now
Squash vine borer damage
If you have squash or related plants in your vegetable garden that suddenly wilt and die in midsummer, you may have squash vine borer. This insect will bore into the … Continue reading Squash vine borer damage
Sunflower-a food hub for pollinators
Sunflowers are perhaps one of the most well known summer flowers, especially here in Kansas. The sunflower is iconic for it’s beauty, resilience, and benefit to pollinators and wildlife. Mid … Continue reading Sunflower-a food hub for pollinators
Why vegetables may not produce
This is the time of year that gardeners often have trouble with vegetables that are blooming but may not be setting fruit like they had hoped. This is a frustrating … Continue reading Why vegetables may not produce
Trees take priority during dry weather
As summer 2021 has progressed, we are well behind on rainfall since May here in Salina and other parts of central Kansas. This is a good time to be reminded … Continue reading Trees take priority during dry weather
Tomato diseases frustrate gardeners
It really does take hard work to grow a nice crop of tomatoes. This is why it can be disheartening to many gardeners when tomato plants begin looking ragged during … Continue reading Tomato diseases frustrate gardeners
