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Watch the weather when planting tomatoes
Horticulture News
By: Scott Eckert, Harvey County Extension Agent, Horticulture
During April in Kansas, you always have to have one eye on the weather forecast when...
Watering Fruit Plants During the Summer
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When temperatures exceed 90 degrees F, fruit plants losewater quickly. When this happens, moisture is withdrawnfrom the fruit to supply the tree. Stress from...
Mulch Benefits
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There are many benefits to using mulch! Mulching is an important practice that is often overlooked. Mulching can reduce the time spent in cultivating.
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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...
Celebrate National Wildflower Week Helping Native Plants and Wildlife
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National Wildflower Week is celebrated each year during early May. Native plants, including wildflowers, are vital to maintaining healthy habitats. Their natural beauty is...
Rabbits cause problems in the Garden
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Rabbits in gardens are a perennial problem because of the wide variety of plants they can feed on. This time of year, they gravitate...
A grand legacy threatened; the viper in our garden
For six decades, the Secretary of State’s office was Kansas’ chief steward of government order and commercial province. It was a modest, efficient agency,...
May Garden Calendar
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Vegetables and Fruits
Plant tomato, pepper, and eggplant transplants in early May
Seed sweet corn, cucumbers, squash, beans, and other warm season vegetables
Lightly...
Help for New Vegetable Gardeners
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Kansans that are new to vegetable gardening often don’t know how much of each crop to plant. K-State Research and Extension has a publication...
Tools and Treasures Sale
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Saturday April 7, 2018 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sedgwick County Extension Education Center – Bison Room (use 4-H Hall Entrances)
7001 W. 21st Street North (Intersection of...