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...
Horticulture
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...
Horticulture
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...
Horticulture
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...
Horticulture
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...
Horticulture
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...
Horticulture
Video of the Week: When to Harvest Eggplant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0rfWrMpylU
Horticulture
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...

