Horticulture
Fertilizing Strawberries and Brambles
Most garden soils in Kansas have adequate levels of all nutrients other than nitrogen IF the area has been fertilized in the past. However,...
Horticulture
Henbit and Chickweed in Lawns
The plant with the little purple flowers that have been showing up in home lawns is called henbit. If you are not sure this...
Horticulture
Controlling Grassy Weeds in Broadleaf Plants
Most gardeners are familiar with herbicides that can be used to eliminate broadleaves (i.e., dandelions) from grasses (i.e., lawn). They may not be as...
Horticulture
Setting Up Water Teepees
If you use water teepees to get your tomatoes off to an early start, you have probably struggled with their tendency to fall over...
Horticulture
Help for New Vegetable Gardeners
Kansans that are new to vegetable gardening often don’t know how much of each crop to plant. K-State Research and Extension has a publication...
Horticulture
Wheat Diagnostic School planned May 9-10 in Garden City
In-depth sessions feature array of topics
GARDEN CITY, Kan. – Wheat takes center stage at the 2018 In-Depth Wheat Diagnostic School planned May 9-10 at...
Horticulture
Starting Tomatoes Early
If you would like to have your tomato plants produce earlier in the year, there are certain things to keep in mind. Most people...
Horticulture
Asparagus Time
Asparagus is one of those vegetables where freshness is incredibly important. If you have never eaten asparagus fresh out of the garden, try it....
