In the August 2019 issue, Denise Sullivan, Nutrition and Healthy Education Specialist for MU Extension in Jackson County, wrote about one of the most popular summer vegetable crops, sweet corn. Here is the recipe that accompanies her article on page 16.
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Read moreHosta ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ One of the very best hostas to come from Mary Chastain! This stunning hosta produces heart-shaped leaves with very wide, wavy, green margins. The narrow, creamy white markings in the center of the leaves shoot out from the cream colored petioles in a feathery pattern. Its thick substanced leaves make the perfect background for the cream
Read moreK-State, Texas A&M develop new cold-hardy variety for home landscapes and golf courses OLATHE, Kan. – Who doesn’t love the look and feel of a soft, green carpet of grass underfoot? Even better if it’s resistant to pests and requires less fertilizer than other grasses. A Kansas State University professor believes that zoysiagrass can fit the bill for home landscapes
Read moreWhile dreaming about new plants for my perennial bed renovation, I scoured the internet and came across this beauty that attracts hummingbirds, from White Flower Farm. “In spring, our Director of Horticulture loves to plant this vigorous Australian selection next to his back porch. Each morning as he sits outside enjoying his coffee, he watches the hummingbirds savor the sweet
Read moreOld-school gardeners mulch planting beds every year. One to two inches is applied for perennials and grasses and 2-3 inches for trees and shrubs. Ground leaf mulch or shredded hardwood mulch goes down before the end of March to deter the inevitable onslaught of weeds in April. Mulch also shades the soil, cooling it and keeping it moist. Plants are
Read moreLook what caught my eye! Abundant, small double petunia-like flowers all season on cascading growth; low maintenance. The flowers are a gorgeous deep pink, with a fine white rim on each petal. The effect is pure heaven. Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer Long Blooming Fall Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary Attracts Hummingbirds Find more info at Proven Winners.
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