Sunday, January 18, 2026

Horticulture

Horticulture News: May

Vegetable gardens are well underway!  There are many vegetables my family grew when I was growing up, including beans.  My mother and grandmother canned...

Snaptini Snapdragons Bring the Classic Flower on a Shorter Plant

Virtues: The Snaptini series of snapdragons bring you a classic, old-favorite flower but on a more compact plant. The short stature of the Snaptini varieties...

Sow and Grow Beans in the Home Garden

With their large seeds, beans are simple to sow, and they're just as easy to grow. Plant their seeds straight into the garden and...

Lemony Lace Elderberry Adds Texture and Color with Its Leaves

Virtues: Lemony Lace elderberry, a selection of Sambucus racemosa, brings beautiful soft texture and bright color to the garden through its foliage. Its lime-green leaves...

Fertilize cool-season grasses in May, says K-State expert

Slow-release fertilizers will help lawn look great through summer   MANHATTAN, Kan. – As the calendar turns to May, homeowners hoping for a lush lawn should...

Plant a Tree for Arbor Day with These Tips

Arbor Day traces its history to April 10, 1872, when J. Sterling Morton organized the planting of a million trees across the state of...

Horticulture News

For many years the Harvey County Farmers' Market had a vendor that grew the best cucumbers around! If fact, he was known for his...

Amur Maackia Is a Small Garden Tree with Big Leaves

Virtues: The Amur maackia is a small tree with a rounded canopy and little need for maintenance. Its interest comes from its unique upright flowers...