Horticulture

Do you ever think about your lawn? Turfgrass is so common in everyday life that people may not appreciate its value. Research continues to...

The Harvey County Farmers Market begins May 18! This market is a long standing tradition that began back in 1983. We are located in...

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

Description: Velvet-green larvae are 1-1/4 inches long at maturity. The chrysalis is light green, tan or yellowish and about one inch long. The adult is...

Tomatoes need support to remain upright. If left to grow on the ground there is less air flow and greater risk of disease. Support...

Blakeslee touts the benefits of storing fresh produce. In most locales, the changing of seasons from spring to summer translates into an abundance of fruits...

Watermelon is a warm season crop that grows well in the warm, dry days of Kansas summers. The plant grows best in deep, sandy...

Beans are a tender, warm-season crop that is popular in Kansas gardens as either a spring crop or a fall crop.   • Bush snap. Snap,...

Description: Cucumber beetles can either be striped or spotted. Striped cucumber beetles are more common with ¼-inch long bodies, black head and antennae, straw-yellow...

K-State horticulture expert shares how to help gardens through severe weather Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their...