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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
By Jason Graves Posted on December 2, 2022January 9, 2023

Take action to avoid winter tree injury

Winter injury has been a common problem on young and even mature trees in Central Kansas over the last several seasons.  Winter tree injuries are a frustrating problem for homeowners-especially … Continue reading Take action to avoid winter tree injury

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, December 2022Tags: feature, prevent winter damage, sunscald, winter injury
By Jason Graves Posted on November 1, 2022December 2, 2022

Two shrubs for pollinators

Since interest in pollinators continues to rise, I enjoy encouraging Central Kansas gardeners to investigate plants that they can incorporate into their landscapes that will bring them the enjoyment of … Continue reading Two shrubs for pollinators

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, November 2022Tags: feature, Shrubs for pollinators
By Jason Graves Posted on October 25, 2022

Mow or compost falling leaves

It’s that time of year again. The recent freeze in Central Kansas means leaves are rapidly falling from deciduous trees and it’s a good time to stop and think about … Continue reading Mow or compost falling leaves

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, October 2022Tags: composting leaves, fall leaf littler, feature
By Jason Graves Posted on October 11, 2022November 1, 2022

Fall clean up: leave habitat for birds and bees

By early fall many perennials in our Central Kansas gardens begin looking very tired and ragged and many gardeners begin to wonder if it is time to give plants a … Continue reading Fall clean up: leave habitat for birds and bees

Categories: 2022, Blog Posts, October 2022Tags: fall clean up, feature, nesting habitat for native bees, stem nesting bees
By Jason Graves Posted on September 27, 2022October 11, 2022

Garlic, healthy for you and easy to grow

Everyone knows about garlic.  It is used extensively in cooking, and is also a big health boosting/medicinal food, providing many benefits for the body.  Regardless of how you use garlic, … Continue reading Garlic, healthy for you and easy to grow

Categories: Blog Posts, September 2022Tags: feature, garlic

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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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