Horticulture
Melons
When I was a kid my favorite thing to eat from our garden were melons. Watermelon, Cantaloupe and honeydew were the common ones we...
Horticulture
Maximize garden space by growing vertically
K-State horticulture instructor says a vertical garden offers many benefits in addition to needing less space
Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says home...
Horticulture
How to create a raised bed garden
A raised-bed garden is a great alternative to grow healthy, delicious vegetables
Is your soil poorly drained or heavy clay? Not enough space for a...
Horticulture
Managing spring flowers and weeds
Most years, Spring signals the start of a colorful garden and a host of blooming flowers.
Yet, at this point in the season minimal care...
Horticulture
Fescue that long green grass we love
There are many tall fescue lawns in Harvey County. Tall fescue gives you that long green season for the yard. For these lawns to...
Horticulture
Peas: how to grow it
The most common type in American gardens is the shelling pea, also called the “garden pea” or “English pea.” Tender, sweet peas are removed...
Horticulture
Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 05
1712 Claflin, 2021 Throckmorton Plant Science Center
Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6173
Online access: https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/horticulture-newsletter/documents/2025/april2025/Newsletter%20005.pdf
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
K-State Garden Hour
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Maximize your...
Horticulture
If you haven’t tried to grow Bok Choy you should give it a whorl!
If you haven’t tried to grow Bok Choy you should give it a whorl! This is an excellent tasting vegetable. Bok choy, also known...
