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
Category: 2021
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
Keep vegetables vigorous and productive
Vegetable gardens grow quickly in early summer and mid-summer. Keeping gardens vigorous during this time with proper maintenance and care will help ensure the best yields possible. Proper watering and … Continue reading Keep vegetables vigorous and productive
Keep container flowers going strong
Hanging baskets and containers are used by almost every gardener I know to decorate porches, decks, and other outdoor landscape areas. Any container requires specialized care to ensure the flowers … Continue reading Keep container flowers going strong
