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It is important to leave spring-flowering bulb foliage in place until it “ripens” or becomes brown. The energy produced by the leaves after flowering...

Modern annual flowers have been bred to flower early and over a long period of time. They are not as easily thrown off flowering...

Rose rosette is a serious problem in Kansas on wild roses (Rosa multiflora) in pastures and hedges. It is also found in domestic rose...

Commercial tomato cages are often too wimpy for Kansas conditions.  Fortunately, you can make your own cages from concrete reinforcing mesh (wire).  This material...

Some plants will bloom more profusely if the old, spent flowers are removed, a process called deadheading. Annuals especially, focus their energy on seed...

This is the time of year that onions grow and develop rapidly. Regular watering (if needed) and a light fertilization are helpful to maximize...

​The Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners along with the Midwest Regional Hosta Society are pleased to host the 2017 conference in Lenexa, Kansas June...

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School is out and many divorced/separated parents are making plans and preparing for their children’s summer visitation. While some of this is determined by the...

The arrival of summer means time for vacations and camp for some children and families. There is a lot of preparation required for parents...