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Category: 2023

By Jason Graves Posted on February 8, 2023February 14, 2023

Arugula, tasty green & good for pollinators

Gardeners are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to plant early spring salad greens and arugula should be on the top of any list. Arugula is a tangy tasting cool season salad … Continue reading Arugula, tasty green & good for pollinators

Categories: 2023, Blog Posts, February 2023Tags: arugula, pollinators, salad greens
By Jason Graves Posted on January 31, 2023February 8, 2023

Tomato varieties to try in 2023

The winter season is the best time to investigate new tomato varieties to try in the garden. Each year our CKD Extension Master Gardener volunteers trial a few new tomato … Continue reading Tomato varieties to try in 2023

Categories: 2023, Blog Posts, February 2023Tags: tomato trials, tomato varieties, tomatoes
By Jason Graves Posted on January 17, 2023January 31, 2023

Prevent leaf damage on houseplants

During the winter my houseplants are often a source of joy and a daily reminder that springtime and a new growing season is indeed coming. Houseplants actually benefit our indoor … Continue reading Prevent leaf damage on houseplants

Categories: 2023, Blog Posts, January 2023Tags: feature, houseplant leaf burn, leaching houseplants
By Jason Graves Posted on January 9, 2023January 17, 2023

Pawpaw tree-a native fruit

Pawpaw is a fruit tree native to eastern Kansas and is often overlooked by many gardeners as a plant to consider for the edible landscape. The pawpaw tree has fruit … Continue reading Pawpaw tree-a native fruit

Categories: 2023, Blog Posts, January 2023Tags: feature, Kansas native fruit, pawpaw

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