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Category: 2021

By Jason Graves Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

Tomato diseases becoming active now

Homegrown tomatoes are a fresh treat that Central Kansas gardeners greatly look forward to each season. This is why it can be disheartening when tomato plants begin looking ragged during … Continue reading Tomato diseases becoming active now

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, June 2021, June 2022Tags: tomato diseases
By Jason Graves Posted on October 5, 2021January 4, 2022

Fall is a good time to get to know insects

Getting acquainted with insects is not something most of us care to think about, much less actually do. But I enjoy helping people realize that insects are more connected to … Continue reading Fall is a good time to get to know insects

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, October 2021Tags: beneficial insects
By Jason Graves Posted on October 5, 2021January 4, 2022

Time to prepare houseplants for winter

If you haven’t already moved houseplants back indoor, now is the time to begin planning the transition. Nighttime temperatures that consistently begin to stay under 60 degrees are the signal … Continue reading Time to prepare houseplants for winter

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, October 2021Tags: moving houseplants back indoors
By Jason Graves Posted on October 5, 2021October 7, 2021

Pruning Trees and Shrubs in the Fall  

When to prune trees and shrubs is a common question among many homeowners and gardeners. October is often when we finally receive some nicer weather to work on outdoor tasks, … Continue reading Pruning Trees and Shrubs in the Fall  

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, October 2021Tags: fall pruning
By Jason Graves Posted on September 24, 2021September 24, 2021

Armyworm update

Fall armyworms are still very active here in Central Kansas and many are wondering what kind of damage we can expect going forward into the next few weeks. In general … Continue reading Armyworm update

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, September 2021Tags: fall armyworm
By Jason Graves Posted on September 23, 2021October 5, 2021

Goldenrod shines in late summer

Goldenrod is a plant every gardener should consider growing.  This late-summer bloomer is on display right now and will wow you with its golden flowers that are absolutely loved by … Continue reading Goldenrod shines in late summer

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, September 2021Tags: goldenrod, native plants, pollinator food hub, pollinator plant
By Jason Graves Posted on September 9, 2021September 23, 2021

September is a great time to feed hummingbirds

Catching a glimpse of a hummingbird is an experience that thrills gardeners young and old alike.  These amazing birds, sometimes referred to as ‘avian helicopters’ are truly a pleasure to … Continue reading September is a great time to feed hummingbirds

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, September 2021Tags: hummingbirds
By Jason Graves Posted on September 2, 2021September 23, 2021

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

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, September 2021Tags: lawn seeding, planting a home lawn

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