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When to Pick Peaches
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Peaches are best when ripened on the tree but fruit growers may wish to pick a bit early to prevent damage from birds, have...
Peach and Blackberry Yogurt Pops
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2 cups plain, low-fat yogurt (preferably Greek style*)
3 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped peaches, fresh or frozen (If fresh, leave skin on.)
1 cup...
Resources for gardeners
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Kansas State University publications address a variety of topics
MANHATTAN, Kan. – In a twist on the summertime whodunit mystery, K-State Research and Extension is...
Straw Bale Gardening
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There has been growing interest in straw bale gardening. What better place to try this than in Kansas where straw is so abundant. First,...
Bruce Summers announced as the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Marketing Services
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(Washington, D.C., May 11, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of Bruce Summers as the Administrator of the...
Fertilizing Strawberries and Brambles
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Most garden soils in Kansas have adequate levels of all nutrients other than nitrogen IF the area has been fertilized in the past. However,...
Reimagine a Creative Breakfast
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(Family Features) Mornings for many people start with snoozing, scrubbing and hustling in a rush to get out the door on time, making it...
Pruning Fruit Trees: Tips and Tricks
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Fruit trees can be pruned from now through March as long as the wood isn’t frozen. Following are some general recommendations on pruning mature...
The Difference Among Determinate, Semi-Determinate and Indeterminate Tomatoes
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Tomatoes are often classified as determinate, semi-determinate or indeterminate. Determinate plants produce one large crop and then virtually nothing thereafter. They are favored by...
Fruit Trees and Frost
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If you are considering purchasing fruit trees this spring, there are certain factors that should be considered for some of our fruit tree species. ...