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Category: 2022

By Jason Graves Posted on August 8, 2022August 22, 2022

Check soil moisture during summer heat waves

Recent weather conditions have been very hot and dry in much of Central Kansas and we are seeing environmental stress take a toll on many plants.  Now is a good … Continue reading Check soil moisture during summer heat waves

Categories: 2022, August 2022, Blog PostsTags: Environmental stress, feature, soil moisture
By Jason Graves Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

Master Gardener Training begins September 1st

If you enjoy gardening, learning, and giving back as a volunteer, consider becoming a Master Gardener in 2022.  Central Kansas District K-State Research and Extension will be offering the 2022 … Continue reading Master Gardener Training begins September 1st

Categories: 2022, August 2022, Blog PostsTags: feature
By Jason Graves Posted on August 3, 2022August 8, 2022

A Tough Year for Tomatoes

If you’re a tomato grower in Central Kansas and are disappointed with your tomato crop this year, you aren’t alone. Weather conditions this summer have made it very difficult for … Continue reading A Tough Year for Tomatoes

Categories: 2022, August 2022, Blog PostsTags: feature, Tomatoes not producing fruit, Tomatoes not ripening
By Jason Graves Posted on July 22, 2022August 3, 2022

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

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, July 2022Tags: container flowers, feature, summer flower care
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: feature, tomato diseases
By Jason Graves Posted on June 28, 2022July 22, 2022

Garden tour coming July 9th

There is nothing more summerlike than an inviting garden filled with beautiful flowers.  Come and enjoy summer with us on the 2022 CKD Extension Master Gardener Garden Tour in Salina … Continue reading Garden tour coming July 9th

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, June 2022Tags: garden tour
By Jason Graves Posted on June 7, 2022June 28, 2022

Time to tackle bagworms

Bagworms are a very well-known pest in Kansas and June is the time to begin inspecting for and planning to control any infestations.  They are commonly found feeding on junipers … Continue reading Time to tackle bagworms

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, June 2022Tags: bagworms, feature
By Jason Graves Posted on May 31, 2022June 7, 2022

How to mow your lawn

The welcome rain during this last week will have our lawns in Central Kansas growing quickly and how you mow your lawn will play a big role in determining its … Continue reading How to mow your lawn

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, May 2022Tags: feature, how to mow your lawn, lawn care, mowing height

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This blog is brought to you by Jason Graves, Horticulture Extension Agent for K-State Research and Extension, Central Kansas District-covering Saline and Ottawa Counties in Central Kansas.  Visit the CKD Website here:  https://www.centralkansas.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/

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