Horticulture
Pesticide effectiveness at your Kansas home
We sometimes receive complaints from homeowners regarding the lack of effectiveness of various pesticides. There can be a number of reasons for this lack...
Horticulture
Tomato Tasting Winner!
By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture
Mountain Magic - A "magical" moment occurred at the Harvey County Fair.
The biggest tomato isn´t always the best!...
Horticulture
Two generations of elm leaf beetles in Kansas
There are normally two generations of this insect in Kansas with this being the second generation. All species of elms are attacked, but Siberian...
Horticulture
Still time to plant a salad garden
Plant salad crops such as lettuce, radishes, spinach, turnips, mustard and other greens from mid-August to early September for a fall harvest. Plant slightly...
Horticulture
When are apples ready to pick?
Apples mature over a long period of time depending on variety. Some varieties such as Lodi can mature in July and others as late...
Horticulture
Watermelons in Kansas
Watermelon is a native crop of Africa that grows well in the warm dry days of Kansas summers. The plant grows best in deep...
Horticulture
Locally grown fruits and vegetables a great choice
August 2-8, 2015 is National Farmers Market Week
Efforts to expand farmers markets are making locally grown fruits and vegetables more accessible for consumers. When...
Horticulture
Twig dieback on oak trees
Recently we have seen twig dieback on pin and other oaks caused by a fungal disease called Botryosphaeria canker. Affected trees show wilting or...
