Horticulture
Asparagus and rhubarb in the autumn season
Harvest is long past, but now is the time asparagus and rhubarb plants build up needed reserves for the next year. Be sure water...
Horticulture
Power raking and core-aeration
September is the optimum time to power rake or core-aerate tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass lawns. These grasses should be coming out of their...
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...
Horticulture
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...
Horticulture
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...
Horticulture
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...
Horticulture
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...
Horticulture
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...
