Saturday, March 7, 2026

Horticulture

Mushrooms after Rain

Mushrooms are the fruiting structures produced by various fungi. The appearance of the mushrooms varies depending on the fungi species. The fungi are present beneath...

Rose Trouble

Several counties are reporting problems with their roses. One of those problems is rose rosette virus. The classic symptoms that may appear include: • Rapid elongation of...

Rust on Hollyhock Flowers

Description: Hollyhock rust is a fungal disease that is most prevalent on hollyhocks, but other members of the mallow family are also susceptible. The...

Scout for Bagworms & Mark Your Calendars for Control Starting June 15th

Bagworms are now beginning to hatch across the state of Kansas, although it’s best to wait until June 15th before trying to control them. Bagworms...

Creating a migratory oasis for monarchs

Experts encourage planting nectar-producing plants ahead of fall migration. With the summer season ramping up, experts with Texas A&M AgriLife said now is the ideal time to...

Tip Blackberries, Black Raspberries and Purple Raspberries

Raspberries and blackberries have similar growing and fruiting habits. The perennial root system grows for several years. The canes are biennial (live for two...

Now’s the time to fertilize warm-season grasses in Kansas

Late spring, early summer applications are ideal, says K-State horticulture expert. It’s crunch time for homeowners and others who manage warm-season grasses in Kansas. “Turfgrasses should...

Gardeners enter home stretch for onions, tomatoes

K-State horticulture expert shares tips for successfully growing two garden staples If gardeners are crying about their onions right now, it’s not because they’re slicing...