Thursday, March 5, 2026

Horticulture

Always tasty! Canned Beets

I remember my mom and grandma used to can the beets that we grew in the garden. Always tasty! Beets can be grown as...

Lawn Maintenance

 Following best practice recommendations in every aspect of gardening can help save you time and money. The lawn is no different. Here are some...

K-State food scientist shares tips on safely canning homegrown foods

Choose the right equipment for the food being preserved, says Blakeslee Home canning is a popular way to preserve the freshness of homegrown food. Kansas...

Beets: how to grow it

Beets are commonly grown for their bulbous roots, but their tops can also be harvested for greens, and they are an excellent source of...

Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 04

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/ Horticulture Newsletter - Kansas State University The Horticulture Newsletter page from Kansas State...

It’s Potato Planting Time

Wow, it’s potato planting time already! Don’t forget it's also cabbage, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, and radish time too! If you are itching to get...

Turf

Crabgrass Crabgrass is a summer annual. It germinates in spring and dies in the fall. It has a different texture and color than turfgrass creating...

Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 03

ANNOUNCEMENTS: K-State Garden Hour - Establishing a Native Prairie Stand at Home Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Transform your land into a thriving...