Horticulture

Horticulture News By: Scott Eckert, Harvey County Extension Agent, Horticulture I picked up my seed potatoes a few days ago in anticipation for planting them in...

There’s nothing quite like pulling a crisp root vegetable from newly thawed ground and prepping it for the table in just a few minutes....

Grow your garden to new heights and help save the world with homemade compost. Composting is great for your garden and the environment. Instead of...

By: Scott Eckert, Harvey County Extension Agent, Horticulture Why a raised bed to grow vegetables? Poorly draining or compacted soils and physical limitations of the...

First signs of spring are legendary, particularly in places blanketed in snow for much of winter. Where I grew up, near Washington, DC, we...

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...

Virtues: Autumn Majesty and Autumn Starburst are two new-in-2021 cultivars that bring all the advantages one expects from Encore azaleas: bright, colorful, profuse flowers;...

Virtues: Available in five colors, Nitty Gritty roses require very little maintenance in exchange for their continual blooms. With a 3-foot height and a...

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Love is in the air, but the goodwill that one might earn by sending Valentine’s Day roses could be quickly lost...

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...