Horticulture

Although typically seen in shades of yellow and gold, many species also contain red, bronze and burgundy and have been commonly used as natural...

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Memorial Day weekend marks the return of camping for many outdoor lovers. No campout -- whether it’s in your back yard...

Contemporary gardeners may not likely journey into the remote hillsides of Nepal, but we can create romantic versions of such wilds in our own...

MANHATTAN, Kan. – State forestry and horticulture experts are urging patience and persistence when trying to control bagworms, noting that multiple hatches of the...

It's easy to blame poor soil conditions for our garden troubles; I do it myself. In northern Wisconsin it was too sandy. Now where...

By Greg Doering on May 5, 2021      POLLINATORS ON THE PLAINS Honeybees bring sweet rewards to a variety of keepers Gray and white wooden boxes shroud tens of thousands of...

When it comes to using egg shells in your garden and flowerbeds, the sky is the limit. They are one of the most useful and...

Reminders • Tomatoes can be transplanted when the soil temperature is 55 degrees. Wait to transplant peppers and seed cucumbers and melons until the soil...

Warm weather is here, and you’ve been waiting a long time to enjoy your backyard. There is one big problem though, backyard pests. Depending...

You know all those banana peels you've been throwing away? Well, there are actually some useful ways to reuse those soft shells. If you live...