Goldenrod is a plant every gardener should consider growing. This late-summer bloomer is on display right now and will wow you with its golden flowers that are absolutely loved by … Continue reading Goldenrod shines in late summer
Catching a glimpse of a hummingbird is an experience that thrills gardeners young and old alike. These amazing birds, sometimes referred to as ‘avian helicopters’ are truly a pleasure to … Continue reading September is a great time to feed hummingbirds
Late summer has been very hard on many local fescue lawns. Brown patch fungus and an August with periods of high heat and less than normal rainfall resulted in the … Continue reading Fall lawn seeding tips
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
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
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
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
This is the time of year that gardeners often have trouble with vegetables that are blooming but may not be setting fruit like they had hoped. This is a frustrating … Continue reading Why vegetables may not produce
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