Monday, January 12, 2026

Horticulture

Mycosphaerella leaf spot on ash

With all the concern about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), many people may assume the trees are being attacked by EAB. However, EAB has only...

Peonies may be cut back now

Peonies often look a little bedraggled by this time of year and gardeners may want to cut them back. That will not be a...

Jumping jiminy crickets! Rainy conditions may have boosted Kansas cricket population

First it’s the racket of 17-year cicadas. Now Kansans in some areas may be facing an influx of chirping crickets, aided by this year’s...

Adventure day in the Flint Hills

Just a reminder that we'd love for you to join us for Saturday's Adventure Day in the Flint Hills! Each year we try to visit...

Small peaches in Kansas

Late frosts that kill peach flowers are common in Kansas. Many areas will not have a full peach crop except for about one in...

Why We Love Prairie

IN THE GARDEN for September 2015 by Justin Evertson, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum “The question is always asked by the curious travelers who have crossed the...

Dividing daylilies in your garden

Daylilies need to be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor. Though they may be divided in early spring before growth starts,...

Nebraska State Fair great fun for all

Visitors to the Nebraska State Fair -- Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 in Grand Island -- can view more than 10,000 4-H exhibits from...