ROSE CARE DEMO CANCELLED
The Spring Rose Care Demonstration scheduled for Sat., March 21, 2020, has been cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions.
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Fire season returns to Kansas
Kansas Forest Service, K-State Mesonet advise Kansans to prep for potentially active fire season MANHATTAN, Kan. – Rising temperatures and breezy conditions are quickly drying fuels across the state, increasing concerns for an active fire season in Kansas. “Despite recent moisture, Kansas’s primary fuel – grass — is abundant due to last year’s above normal precipitation,” said Chip Redmond, Kansas
Read more2020 Year of the Lantana
Lantana has a rich history of being utilized in the garden for long-lasting, colorful blooms, superior heat tolerance and the ability to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Featuring clusters of bright colors, solid as well as multi-color, Lantana can be used in containers, landscaping and hanging baskets. In the 18th century, lantana was a popular greenhouse plant in Europe and breeding
Read moreNow’s the time to prep for healthy summer lawns says K-State Research & Extension
K-State’s horticulture information center shares tips for successful home landscape It’s probably a bit early to hope that the cold days of winter are in the rear view mirror, but homeowners with dreams of a lush summer lawn should already be concocting their spring work schedule. “Now’s a good time to make a lawn care plan,” said Ward Upham, a
Read moreDo you know about the seed library?
Kansas City Public Library The Seed Library at the Ruiz Branch of the Kansas City Public Library (2107 W. Pennway St., Kansas City, MO 64108) offers patrons free flower and vegetable seeds and other resources for gardeners. The program allows patrons to “check out” vegetable and flower seeds to plant in their home gardens. All a patron needs is a
Read morePlants on Your Plate: Corn
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.
Read moreTo Mulch or Not to Mulch: The Benefits of Designed Plant Communities
Old-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 moreSuperbells® Doublette Love Swept Double Calibrachoa Calibrachoa hybrid
Look 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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