Monday, January 19, 2026

Horticulture

Pruning Fruit Trees

REMINDERS 1. Sand and seal wooden tool handles to prevent splinters. 2. Continue to feed birds. FLOWERS Handling Tips for Valentine's Day Roses If you are fortunate enough to...

Burls and Woody Protuberances

Homeowners are proud of the landscapes they create around their homes so they can enjoy the beauty of their surroundings. You can do everything...

Watering Houseplants

All houseplants need water, to varying degrees of course. No matter what you grow indoors, we’ve got the ins and outs of watering houseplants...

It’s February: Are you thinking about tomatoes…yet?

K-State horticulture expert gets you ready for planting this year’s crop MANHATTAN, Kan. – It’s still nearly three months before Kansas gardeners begin to put...

Pruning Apple Trees

Winter garden chores include pruning and shaping of fruit trees. Many people have apple trees in their yard but often fail to prune them....

Great Plains Growers Virtual Conference February 12 & 13, 2021

The 2021 Great Plains Growers Conference is going virtual! Stay home and avoid winter driving conditions, while sharpening your production and marketing skills. All...

Grow Your Own Tea with Compact Brew-Tea-Ful Camellia

Virtues: Brew-Tea-Ful is a compact shrub that can be used to make five types of tea at home: green tea, white tea, black tea,...

Ways to Increase Humidity for Houseplants

Houseplant books and hang tags often mention that indoor plants appreciate humidity. The typical home doesn’t always offer moist air, though, especially in winter,...