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Category: 2021

By Jason Graves Posted on August 26, 2021

Environmental stress takes a toll on trees

Every year in Kansas we see quite a variety of tree issues in home landscapes that can seem puzzling.  This year hasn’t been any different.  In the last week many … Continue reading Environmental stress takes a toll on trees

Categories: 2021, August 2021, Blog PostsTags: Environmental stress
By Jason Graves Posted on August 20, 2021August 20, 2021

Fall Armyworms active in Kansas

Fall armyworms are currently active in many areas of Kansas and many homeowners are wondering how to protect their lawns from the feeding damage that can occur during an outbreak … Continue reading Fall Armyworms active in Kansas

Categories: 2021, August 2021
By Jason Graves Posted on August 12, 2021February 11, 2022

Tips for harvesting apples, pears, squash

Harvesting fruit and vegetables in Kansas can be a waiting game.  Gardeners often need to patient and look for key indicators to know when some of the more popular fruits … Continue reading Tips for harvesting apples, pears, squash

Categories: 2021, August 2021Tags: Harvesting fruit, harvesting winter squash
By Jason Graves Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

Early fall is a good time to plant trees

We often think about planting trees in the spring, which is definitely a good time, but fall is also a good time to plant and establish new or replacement trees.  … Continue reading Early fall is a good time to plant trees

Categories: 2021, August 2021Tags: fall tree planting
By Jason Graves Posted on July 30, 2021September 2, 2021

Master Gardener training course coming soon

If you enjoy gardening, learning, and giving back as a volunteer, consider becoming a Master Gardener in 2021.  Central Kansas District K-State Research and Extension will be offering the 2021 … Continue reading Master Gardener training course coming soon

Categories: 2021, August 2021, Blog PostsTags: Master Gardener Training
By Jason Graves Posted on July 22, 2021July 30, 2021

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

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, July 2021Tags: fall vegetable gardening
By Jason Graves Posted on July 14, 2021August 6, 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

Categories: 2021, July 2021Tags: squash vine borer
By Jason Graves Posted on July 12, 2021July 22, 2021

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

Categories: 2021, Blog Posts, July 2021Tags: pollinator food hub, sunflowers, supporting pollinators

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