Thursday, March 5, 2026

Horticulture

Supporting Tomatoes

Tomatoes need support to remain upright, improve air flow and reduce the risk of disease. Support keeps the fruit off the ground which helps...

Don’t love your lawn? Embrace native plants with tips from a Kansas City master gardener

One great place to put a native plant bed is the base of a tree. It creates what is called a 'soft landing' for...

Rewarding Chores

Growing a vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding chores you can do as a homeowner. Nothing beats fresh tasty produce from your...

Lawn mowers have sure been buzzing as of late!

Lawn mowers have sure been buzzing as of late! Mowing is a fundamental practice in maintaining a good lawn. Correct mowing produces a neat,...

Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 07

1712 Claflin, 2021 Throckmorton Plant Science Center Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6173 PDF Version VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Drought Tolerant Plants for a Challenging Kansas Landscape (Archived K-State Garden...

Suckers on Trees

In spring some trees send up growth, known as suckers, from the base of the tree or roots. Suckers can develop several inches to...

Cucumber Beetles and Bacterial Wilt

Description: Cucumber beetles can either be striped or spotted. Striped cucumber beetles are more common with ¼-inch long bodies, black head and antennae, straw-yellow...

Carrots: how to grow it

Carrot is a hardy, cool-season vegetable. Carrots are eaten both raw and cooked and they can be stored for winter use. Types: Small/Round, Baby, Chantenay, Danvers,...