A new way to grow cherries
With a renewed interest in growing fruits and vegetables in 2021, home gardeners are always looking for new ideas to add into their edible landscape here in Central Kansas. One … Continue reading A new way to grow cherries
Author: Jason Graves
When is cold too cold for plants?
Very cold air is locked in place over Kansas and many gardeners wonder what might be in store for their landscape plants. So will the cold affect our trees, shrubs … Continue reading When is cold too cold for plants?
What’s new in Tomatoes?
Are there any new tomato varieties worth trying in 2021? That is a question we aim to investigate each season. In 2020, CKD Master Gardeners trialed several varieties of tomatoes. … Continue reading What’s new in Tomatoes?
What vegetable varieties are recommended?
The publication Recommended Vegetable Varieties is a great place to start when looking for vegetable varieties that do well in Central Kansas. Of course, it is also a good idea … Continue reading What vegetable varieties are recommended?
Prune fruit trees in late winter
Late winter is the best time for fruit tree pruning in Central Kansas
When to start garden seeds
When should vegetable or flower seeds be started indoors in Central Kansas?
When and how should I prune my fruit trees in Central Kansas?
Question: When and how should I prune my fruit trees? Typically in Central Kansas the best time to prune is late winter. Late February through March is generally a good … Continue reading When and how should I prune my fruit trees in Central Kansas?
Time to start garden seeds indoors is near
Figuring out when to plant vegetable seeds indoors isn’t rocket science, but can be a little mind bending. It involves counting backwards. To determine when to plant seeds of a … Continue reading Time to start garden seeds indoors is near
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