If you feel like you’ve been dive-bombed by a big flying insect in your backyard recently, you aren’t alone. Green June beetles are quite active this year and many homeowners … Continue reading Green June beetles are on the loose
Mid summer is a busy time for insects in gardens and landscapes. Gardeners here in Central Kansas are noticing everything from blister beetles to squash bugs. In some cases these … Continue reading Insect outbreaks in the garden and landscape
Central Kansas gardeners are beginning to harvest their very first ripe tomatoes of 2023. Many gardeners wonder if a tomato has to remain on the vine until it is completely … Continue reading Harvesting and ripening tomatoes
Bagworms are a very well-known pest in Kansas and mid June is the time to begin inspecting for and planning to control any infestations. They are commonly found feeding on … Continue reading Look for bagworms now
Here in Kansas drought cycles are a reality. In 2023, drought conditions continue to be an ongoing issue here in Central Kansas. Drought cycles vary in their intensity, but the … Continue reading Coneflowers tolerate drought and build biodiversity
A “miller moth” is an all-inclusive umbrella term used to describe any plain brown drab moth. In some areas of Kansas, moths have been a big nuisance to homeowners recently. At … Continue reading Nuisance moths are Army Cutworm
Monarch butterflies are well known and loved. These butterflies inform our scientific literacy from a young age as we study metamorphosis and their unique relationship with milkweed (their host plant). … Continue reading How to build a garden for monarch butterflies
Arbor Day is coming up on April 28th and is a perfect time to promote tree planting and the benefits of trees in our communities. Trees provide many benefits to … Continue reading Plant a tree this spring
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