A “miller moth” is an all-inclusive umbrella term used to describe any plain brown drab moth. In some areas of Kansas, moths have been a big nuisance to homeowners recently. At … Continue reading Nuisance moths are Army Cutworm
Monarch butterflies are well known and loved. These butterflies inform our scientific literacy from a young age as we study metamorphosis and their unique relationship with milkweed (their host plant). … Continue reading How to build a garden for monarch butterflies
Arbor Day is coming up on April 28th and is a perfect time to promote tree planting and the benefits of trees in our communities. Trees provide many benefits to … Continue reading Plant a tree this spring
During the spring and early summer one of the most common plant problems often inquired about is that of herbicide injury. The spring and early summer is a popular time … Continue reading Use caution when spraying to avoid herbicide injury
Early spring is a good time to bring awareness to the lifecycle of bumble bees. Bumble bees are a ‘keystone’ species. Large numbers of other species in our Kansas ecosystems … Continue reading Bumble bees are important pollinators
With more and more people interested in growing their own vegetables it is common to find that many gardeners in cities have only a little backyard space to utilize and … Continue reading Raised bed gardening is a great way to grow
It’s that time again. Each spring Central Kansas gardeners and homeowners notice the small purple flowering weed called henbit which is just beginning to flower now. This common lawn and … Continue reading Henbit, a weed with benefits
With spring just around the corner it is time to begin some of those long awaited outdoor pruning chores. Shrub pruning is just one outdoor job that is often done … Continue reading Prune some shrubs now and others later
If you are tired of winter and just can’t stand it any longer, try planting peas in early March. Peas are tolerant of cool weather and one of the first … Continue reading Cure the itch by planting peas
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