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gardening in kansas
Horticulture
Bringing amaryllis back into bloom
With proper care, amaryllis will bloom year after year. Bring the pot in before the first frost and place in a dark location. Withhold...
Horticulture
Rotation of vegetable crops
Rotating vegetable crops is a standard way of helping prevent disease from being carried over from one year to the next. Rotation means that...
Horticulture
Time to plant Spring-flowering bulbs
Late September through October is an excellent time to plant spring-flowering bulbs such as crocus, tulips, and daffodils. These plants need to develop roots...
Horticulture
When to plant garlic
October is a good time to plant garlic (Allium sativum) if you want large quality cloves next summer. Apply 3 pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer...
Horticulture
Adding organic materials directly to the garden
If the severe summer weather has brought an early end to your garden, consider adding organic materials directly to the soil rather than composting....
Horticulture
September sedum
September. Time for crisp, cool Fall evenings. Leaves will start to fall soon, though the grass is still green. Pumpkins are on the horizon....
Agriculture
Growing grains in Kansas
Today many people have backyard poultry and goats that provide eggs and dairy and many have gardens for fresh fruits and vegetables. But many...
Horticulture
Harvesting sweet potatoes in your Kansas garden
Sweet potatoes should be harvested no later than the first fall freeze because cold temperatures can damage the sensitive roots. However, you may want...
