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WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared April National Garden Month. Throughout the month, USDA will celebrate the contributions of home, school and...

* May 2 – Herb Day – Wichita - 316-660-0138 * May 11 – Small Farm Equipment and Drip Irrigation – Lawrence – www.growinggrowers.org * May...

April is National Garden Month Janet Hackert, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension Spring has finally arrived. Now is the time...

Plastic mulch is sometimes used to start vegetables such as tomatoes and melons earlier than normal. Commercial growers use a machine to lay the mulch, but...

Though mulches and hoeing are usually all that is needed for small vegetable gardens, homeowners with large areas may need the help of herbicides...

If you would like to have your tomato plants produce earlier in the year, there are certain things to keep in mind. Most people...

By: Scott Eckert Most gardeners are familiar with herbicides that can be used to eliminate broadleaves (i.e., dandelions) from grasses (i.e., lawn). They may not...

As spring-flowering bulbs go through the flowering process, keep three care tips in mind: 1. If practical, remove spent flowers with a scissors or a...

By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture   As you are planning to attend the Harvey County Home and Garden Show this weekend you need to be...

MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Research and Extension is offering these events, available to all interested persons. For more information about these, as well as...