Friday, January 9, 2026

Horticulture

Asian lady beetles are on the march, right into Kansans’ homes

K-State Research and Extension Over the next few weeks many homes in Kansas – especially in rural areas - will be invaded by an intruder....

Soil Prep Now for Peas Next Spring

Peas can be planted earlier in the spring than just about any other vegetable crop because they can grow well at a soil temperature...

Itch mites continue to thrive, infuriate

For the second consecutive year, the tiny pest known as the oak leaf itch mite has driven many Kansans to rub and scratch for...

Best fruit trees for Kansas

What Fruit Trees to Plant? If you’re pondering that question, here are some comments on fruit trees commonly grown in Kansas. Fruit trees are a...

K-State Research and Extension Can Help With Medicare Part D

Have you reviewed your options for Medicare Part D? Do you understand how to navigate the Medicare website? Do you get confused just looking...

Choose persimmons for a sweet fruit treat

Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension If you’ve never had a persimmon, now is the...

Keep Compost Pile Moist   

This is the time of year when there are lots of materials available to compost. Remember that the compost needs to be kept moist...

Twig Girdler

With this insect problem you would think tiny beavers were in your trees!  Small branches accumulating on the ground and the presence of clean-cut...