Gardeners are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to plant early spring salad greens and arugula should be on the top of any list. Arugula is a tangy tasting cool season salad … Continue reading Arugula, tasty green & good for pollinators
The winter season is the best time to investigate new tomato varieties to try in the garden. Each year our CKD Extension Master Gardener volunteers trial a few new tomato … Continue reading Tomato varieties to try in 2023
During the winter my houseplants are often a source of joy and a daily reminder that springtime and a new growing season is indeed coming. Houseplants actually benefit our indoor … Continue reading Prevent leaf damage on houseplants
Pawpaw is a fruit tree native to eastern Kansas and is often overlooked by many gardeners as a plant to consider for the edible landscape. The pawpaw tree has fruit … Continue reading Pawpaw tree-a native fruit
Winter injury has been a common problem on young and even mature trees in Central Kansas over the last several seasons. Winter tree injuries are a frustrating problem for homeowners-especially … Continue reading Take action to avoid winter tree injury
Since interest in pollinators continues to rise, I enjoy encouraging Central Kansas gardeners to investigate plants that they can incorporate into their landscapes that will bring them the enjoyment of … Continue reading Two shrubs for pollinators
It’s that time of year again. The recent freeze in Central Kansas means leaves are rapidly falling from deciduous trees and it’s a good time to stop and think about … Continue reading Mow or compost falling leaves
By early fall many perennials in our Central Kansas gardens begin looking very tired and ragged and many gardeners begin to wonder if it is time to give plants a … Continue reading Fall clean up: leave habitat for birds and bees
