Thursday, January 15, 2026

Horticulture

Bumps on Tomato Stems

​Tomato stems sometimes develop “warts” or “bumps” on the stems close to ground level. Though this looks abnormal, the condition is natural and not...

Bitter Cucumbers

A bitter taste in cucumbers is the result of stress that can be caused by a number of factors, including heredity, moisture, temperature, soil...

Leaf Scorch on Trees and Shrubs

Leaf scorch is starting to show up on maples and other trees and shrubs. This is not a disease but rather a physiological problem...

Is My Lawn Still Alive?

Normally, a healthy lawn can stay dormant for a good 5 weeks and still recover. After the five weeks are up, it is important...

Turf & Ornamentals Field Day, Wichita on August 3rd

The field day program is designed for all segments of the turf industry - lawn care, athletic fields, golf courses, and grounds maintenance. Included...

Open House, K-State Research & Extension Center, Olathe on July 29th

http://www.johnson.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/horticulture-field-day.html   Come see the hottest and newest plants while enjoying cool classes in air-conditioned comfort and ice cold water while wandering the field trials.   Learn...

Video of the Week: When to Harvest Eggplant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0rfWrMpylU  

MU researcher finds pigweed in birdseed and pollinator mixes

 University of Missouri researchers, under the direction of MU Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley, are finding that pigweed seed is popping up in birdseed...