Horticulture

by Linda Geist - University of Missouri Extension The right tools and techniques can make gardening after 50 golden, says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist...

Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension There is nothing tastier than an apple picked right...

Take two cloves of garlic and call me in the morning,” Most of us likely haven’t heard that from the family physician lately. “However, historic...

Linda Geist - University of Missouri Extension A penny saved is a penny earned, but saving seeds from the garden can be a questionable use...

People may become concerned when they see a large,  noticeable spider setting up shop in or near the garden. These garden spiders feed on...

You can enjoy apples from January to June – with the right conditions. Some apple cultivars can be stored for longer periods than others....

August through September is the time period our spring-flowering shrubs set flower buds.  Therefore, watering, as needed, at this time can help with next...

Recently we have seen twig dieback on pin and other oaks caused by a fungal disease called Botryosphaeria canker. Affected trees show wilting or...

  Janet Hackert, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension When it comes to seasonings the first ones that often come to...

Tall fescue lawns that have become thin over the summer can be thickened up by overseeding during September. Start by mowing the grass short...