Horticulture
Pruned to be Productive
Lots of homeowners will plant a few fruit trees in the back yard in hopes of harvesting delicious tasting fruit! We often forget that...
Horticulture
The Indoor Environment for Houseplants in Kansas
The indoor environment for houseplants in Kansas is not the most ideal! In fact it can be difficult with a lot of trial and...
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Fungus Gnats on Houseplants
Have you noticed tiny insects flying around your home or office? Fungus gnats are common household pests that are quite annoying. Here are some...
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Soil and Drainage
Harvey county soil has a lot of clay. I grew up in the sand hills a little bit West of here where the soil...
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Drought Tolerant Trees
We seem to have broken out of the drought of the past few years and I am thankful for that. The days of high...
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Gardening boosts your immune system
We tend to think about our immune system more during the cooler months, as they coincide with cold and flu season. Research shows that...
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Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 01
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Happy New Year!
I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season. Here’s to a wonderful 2025 with new gardening adventures as we grow together.
Each year...
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For spring gardens, start transplants now
Onions, many other vegetables need time to germinate before spring planting.
Spring gardens may seem distant in the midst of winter, but Kansas State University...
