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Horticulture 2021 Newsletter – #18
Reminders
• Tomatoes can be transplanted when the soil temperature is 55 degrees. Wait to transplant peppers and seed cucumbers and melons until the soil...
Horticulture 2021 Newsletter No. 17
1. Reminders Harvest asparagus until spear size diminishes. Usually 6 to 8 weeks after first harvest.
2. It is too early to spray for bagworms
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Hortnews 2021 Special Article on Protecting Plants from Cold;
There has been a number of questions on what we should do to protect our plants from the cold snap forecast for tonight.
Protecting From...
Horticulture 2021 Newsletter No. 15 April 13, 2021
https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html
Blog Post: http://www.ksuhortnewsletter.org
Video of the Week: Butterfly Gardens
https://kansashealthyyards.org/all-videos/video/butterfly-gardens
REMINDERS
Apply preemergent herbicide to lawn if you haven't already
Turn compost pile
Prune spring-flowering shrubs such...
Horticulture 2021 Newsletter No. 13
REMINDERS
• Wait to prune spring-flowering shrubs until after they bloom.
• Don't work soil when it is too wet.
VEGETABLES
Growing Vegetables Vertically
If you wish to make...
Horticulture 2021 Newsletter – #9
This Week's K-State Garden Hour Webinar:
Best Plants for a Beginner's Landscape
Wednesday, March 3; Noon – 1:00pm CST
Presented by: Anthony Reardon, West Plains Extension District...
Horticulture 2021 Newsletter No. 8
REMINDERS
1. Prune fruit trees
2. Check fruit trees for scale and apply dormant oil if present..
VEGETABLES
Cure the Itch by Planting Peas
If you are tired of...
Horticulture 2021 Newsletter – #7
ANNOUNCEMENTS
K-State Garden Hour Webinar Series Begins This Week
We are very excited for the K-State Garden Hour webinar series that begins this week on Wednesday,...
Pruning Fruit Trees
REMINDERS
1. Sand and seal wooden tool handles to prevent splinters.
2. Continue to feed birds.
FLOWERS
Handling Tips for Valentine's Day Roses
If you are fortunate enough to...
Great Plains Growers Virtual Conference February 12 & 13, 2021
The 2021 Great Plains Growers Conference is going virtual! Stay home and avoid winter driving conditions, while sharpening your production and marketing skills. All...