Horticulture
Plant Peonies in September
Peony is one of America's most popular garden perennials. Used both as an attractive garden plant as well as a valuable cut flower, it's...
Horticulture
Garden Spiders
People may become concerned when they see a large, noticeable spider setting up shop in or near the garden. These garden spiders feed on...
Horticulture
Lawn Seeding Deadline Nears
September is the best month to reseed cool-season lawns such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass. However, you can get by with an early...
Horticulture
Harvesting and Roasting Sunflower Seed
Sunflowers are usually ready to be harvested beginning in mid-September and into October. Seed heads can ripen on the plant, but they will need...
Horticulture
Blister Beetles
These beetles are notorious for quickly stripping vegetables (especially tomatoes) and ornamentals of their foliage. There are several species of blister beetles which vary...
Horticulture
As consumers relearn to butter their toast, they help dairy prices at the farm gate.
Despite growth in the U.S. dairy cow herd, milk prices have stayed above year-ago levels this year, say University of Missouri Extension economists.
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Horticulture
Mum’s forgotten cousin bursts with fall color
The fall beauty, aster, gets its name from the ancient Greekword for star. And a bright and shining star it is, said University of Missouri...
Horticulture
Storing Apples
You can enjoy apples from January to June – with the right conditions. Some apple cultivars can be stored for longer periods than others....
