Save the date for Nadia’s master class on growing, gathering, and cooking with native fruits, nuts, tubers, and other plant parts. Wednesday, June 23, 4:00. The master class, to be held via Zoom, will include 50 minutes of instruction with at least 10 minutes for a question and answer period via chat. A recording of the webinar will be available
Read moreTickets can be purchased on the days of the tour at the 101 SW 15th St. location (credit or cash) or at these local nurseries: Suburban Lawn and Garden Family Tree Nursery Heartland Nursery Soil Service Garden Center Larry’s in Riverside Farrand Farms Ben’s Lawn and Garden See info@mggkc.org/garden tour for more information. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase tried and true plants
Read moreYou’ve heard of “Plant Parenting” so why not allow your kids to become junior plant parents? Children will get a kick out of becoming plant parents to these “baby” AAS Winners in their own gardens! Patio Baby is a very early and highly productive eggplant with a compact habit, making it a great choice for containers. Deep purple, egg-shaped fruit should be
Read moreIn 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.
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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