Saturday, March 7, 2026

Horticulture

Look for Bagworms NOW!

Bagworms are showing up. Though right now they are small and hard to see they are also much easier to control. Bagworms overwinter as eggs...

Fertilizing Tomatoes

Too much nitrogen for tomato plants may result in vigorous plant growth without much fruit. Plants should be side-dressed with nitrogen three times during the growing season. The...

Brown Patch on Tall Fescue

As summer weather sets, we are experiencing warmer nights and more humidity. These conditions extend the amount of time grass blades stay wet making the...

Early June peas: A culinary delight from the garden

No other vegetable is as closely associated with a month of the year as is garden pea, and few things match the gastronomic appeal...

Now its time

So, what can I still plant in my garden? We’re still in the beginning stages of the vegetable garden season. Now its time to...

2024 Water Garden Tour

What - 2024 Water Garden Tour, produced by The Kansas Pond Society.   When – June 15-16, Saturday 9 to 5 p.m., Sunday Noon to 5...

Planting and Growing Eggplant

Eggplant can be steamed, baked, fried, grilled, boiled, sauteed, breaded and stuffed. Eggplant is one of the most versatile vegetables in the home garden. The...

Thatch Control in Warm-Season Lawns

Ornamental plants need to be cleaned up periodically as leaves and blooms die back. The same is true for grass. As grass plants grow, older...