Thursday, March 12, 2026

Horticulture

Bagworms, when to treat

I am starting to get questions about when to treat for bagworm. Bagworm really like to feed on juniper and arborvitae in the landscape....

Using Epsom Salt as a Natural Fertilizer in the Garden

Who knew!? You can actually use Epsom salt as a natural fertilizer in your garden. Household Epsom salt is composed of a mixture of...

Rabbits in the garden?

K-State horticulture expert gives methods for effective protection MANHATTAN, Kan. — Rabbits are a common invader of home gardens, especially when plants flower in spring....

Stress your lawn, invite weeds!

Stress your lawn, invite weeds! Anybody have henbit? Weeds are opportunists, taking advantage of open spaces in thin, weak stands of turf. Although improper...

Kansas Forest Service plans Agroforestry Field Day June 15

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas Forest Service will host its annual Agroforestry Field Day on June...

Horticulture 2022 Newsletter No. 19

https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html Blog Post: http://www.ksuhortnewsletter.org Video of the Week: Stake and Weave Tomatoes https://kansashealthyyards.org/all-videos/video/stake-and-weave-tomatoes REMINDERS • Mound soil around potato plants to make sure tubers aren't exposed. Sunlight hitting tubers...

Horticulture News

The 2022 Harvey County Farmers Market begins May 14, 2022 behind The Breadbasket restaurant in Newton. This is in the 300 block of Main...

Horticulture 2022 Newsletter No. 17 

https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/index.html Blog Post: http://www.ksuhortnewsletter.org Video of the Week: Culinary and Medicinal Herbs https://kansashealthyyards.org/all-videos/video/culinary-and-medicinal-herbs ANNOUNCEMENTS Kansas Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale April 30 (10 am - 4:30 pm) and May...