Winter is the perfect time to plan your garden and explore new tomato varieties. Each year, the Central Kansas District Extension Master Gardeners participate in a statewide trial organized by … Continue reading Tomato Varieties to Try in 2025
When should vegetable or flower seeds be started indoors in Central Kansas?
Central Kansas winters can be anything but predictable. One week, we’re enjoying a warm spell that feels like spring and the next we are bundling up against extreme cold and … Continue reading Winter’s Rollercoaster: How Temperature Swings Disrupt Plant Dormancy
It might feel a little early to be thinking about spring, but now is a good time to boost the spring wow factor of your landscape by planting hardy bulbs. … Continue reading Plant Hardy Bulbs Now to Boost Spring Color and Support Pollinators
When it comes to success with our plants in the garden and landscape here in Central Kansas, the soil is the place to start. I like to tell gardeners “Grow … Continue reading Maximize Your Garden’s Potential with Cover Crops
Kansas weather can be tough on the trees in our local landscapes. I’ve heard from many local homeowners who lost trees during the late July windstorm that hit Salina and … Continue reading Fall Tree Planting Tips for Central Kansas Homeowners
Pests are often the first thing that comes to gardeners minds when talking about insects. However, not all insects are bad. In fact, many insects serve important roles in gardens … Continue reading Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
If your garden did not quite go as planned this year you’re in luck. Now is the time to start planning and planting the fall garden. Planting a fall garden … Continue reading Maximize Your Harvest By Planting a Fall Garden
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