Horticulture

By Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture The last 6 or 7 years have been rough on our trees and shrubs in windbreaks and wood...

Amaryllis is the perfect last-minute gift for young and old, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “Plants make thoughtful gifts at this...

Here are some tips for winter gardening! Check houseplant leaves for brown, dry edges, which indicates too little relative humidity in the house. Increase humidity...

I am always thinking about planting things!  Like how much flowers brighten the landscape. Have you ever wondered what the best flowers are for our...

Do not put poinsettia on your naughty list just yet. This Christmas favorite has an undeserved rap for being poisonous, said University of Missouri...

One of the worst things you can do to a tree is to “top” it.  Topping occurs when the vertical stem (leader) and upper...

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) and Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) are epiphytes native to the jungles of South America. Epiphytic plants grow on other plants...

Potatoes stored below 40 degrees F will not sprout and will remain firm for long periods. However, such storage will often lead to starches...

Garden catalogs seem to come earlier each year.  Since new seed can be expensive, you may want to consider using seed bought in previous...

Modern poinsettia varieties stay attractive for a long time if given proper care. Place your poinsettia in a sunny window or the brightest area...