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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...
Asparagus Beetles
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Asparagus is doing well, but be on the lookout for asparagus beetles. Both the adult and larvae of asparagus beetles feed on asparagus spears...
Poison Ivy Identification and Control
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Learning to identify poison ivy is vital if you wish to avoid the rash that accompanies exposure. Unfortunately, poison ivy can make identification difficult...
Red Plastic Mulch and Tomatoes
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Plastic mulches have long been known to provide advantages for the vegetable grower including earlier fruiting, increased yields and weed control. More recently advantages...
Sweet Corn Primer
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It used to be simple to decide which sweet corn to plant. You simply chose a cultivar and planted when the soil temperature reached...
Wheat Diagnostic School planned May 9-10 in Garden City
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In-depth sessions feature array of topics
GARDEN CITY, Kan. – Wheat takes center stage at the 2018 In-Depth Wheat Diagnostic School planned May 9-10 at...
Bringing Houseplants Down to Size
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We sometimes receive calls from gardeners who wish to donate houseplants that have outgrown their location. In most cases, we don’t have room to...
NEBRASKA COVER CROP CONFERENCE SET FOR FEB. 15
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Lincoln, Nebraska, Feb. 6, 2018 – The Nebraska Cover Crop Conference on Feb. 15 will offer information to growers in a corn/soybean rotation and...
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. ...
Poinsettia Care
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Red poinsettias are the traditional Christmas flower in the United States and throughout much of the world. Poinsettias (poin-set-ie-uhs) provide a cheerful Christmas spirit...