Monday, January 12, 2026

Horticulture

An Easy Way to Propagate Houseplants

Houseplant growers don’t need a lot of equipment to propagate a houseplant. Gardeners can get by with a coffee cup, potting soil, 3 drinking...

Pruning Deciduous Shrubs

Gardeners are eager to get out and do something in the landscape this time of year. One chore that can be taken care of...

Forcing Stems of Woody Plants for Indoor Bloom

Stems of a number of woody plants can be forced into bloom for indoor display. Of course, some are easier to force than others....

Soil Temperature and Vegetables

One of the most neglected tools for vegetable gardeners is a soil thermometer. Soil temperature is a much better measure of when to plant...

Transplanting Lettuce

Though lettuce is most often planted directly from seed in late March to early April, it can be started from transplants. Transplants allow lettuce...

Cure the Itch by Planting Peas

If you are tired of winter and hunger for spring, try planting peas as soon as the soil dries and the soil temperature reaches...

Video of the Week: Making Your Own Seed Tape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOS9eW5l_Oc&feature=youtu.be

Harvey County Home and Garden Show Scheduled for March 11-12

Saturday, March 11 9:00 am               The Not So Secret Science Behind Pruning                          Mathew Mckernan                                                                                                                                                                                   Sedgwick Co. Horticulture                                                                                                                               Agent   10:00 am            Butterflies in...