Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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4-H judging contests teach critical thinking, confidence 

Youth are encouraged to test skills this summer MANHATTAN, Kan. – Now and then, it really is a good thing to be judgmental. And especially...

Horticulture 2021 Newsletter No. 23

REMINDERS Turn compost pile after it cools Deadhead flowers. https://tinyurl.com/y7vhao7x Remove flower stalks from peonies and iris. Fertilize warm-season lawns such as zoysia, bermuda and buffalo. VEGETABLES New Potatoes Many gardeners...

Strengthening Families: Course helps improve communication between youth, adults

Parenting lessons not just for struggling families, says Geary County extension agent MANHATTAN, Kan. – Parenting, it has been said, could be the toughest job...

Strengthening Families: Course helps improve communication between youth, adults

Parenting lessons not just for struggling families, says Geary County extension agent MANHATTAN, Kan. – Parenting, it has been said, could be the toughest job...

K-State joins in World Food Safety Day

University celebrates its leadership in food science MANHATTAN, Kan. – The World Health Organization estimates that more than 600 million people worldwide suffer from foodborne...

Horticulture News

Onions and Their Cousins My grandpa used to plant about 2,000 onions in his garden each year. The man liked his onions! Onion growth will...

Horticulture News

Many Causes of Weeds in Your Lawn Weeds, weeds, weeds! Ask homeowners about their No. 1 lawn concern, and the usual reply is "weeds.” But...

Deadheading gives plants new life

K-State horticulture expert lists plants that benefit from a little pinching MANHATTAN, Kan. – It may feel a bit gloomy to pick off fading flowers...