Horticulture

Plants that become dormant in preparation for winter must have a certain number of "chilling hours" before the buds will begin growth the next...

Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are cole crops that have a tendency to bolt (go to seed) or button (produce an extremely small head) if...

Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that can be a bit tricky to grow in Kansas. It is native to northern Asia (possibly Siberia) and...

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so it is time to get seed potatoes in the ground. Actually any time from mid-...

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A family’s house and grounds should provide them with a source of pride, a retreat for relaxation, a place for entertaining friends, and a...

Now is a good time to begin control measures for iris leaf spot by removing old, dead leaves. Iris leaf spot is a fungus...

Blueberries are not native to Kansas but will grow in the eastern half of the state with good preparation. They are related to azaleas...

Growing blueberries in containers is becoming more popular. Chosen varieties are usually half-high plants that are a cross between highbush and lowbush blueberry species....

People often wonder why we recommend seeding cool-season grasses such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass in the fall. It would seem that the...