Springtime in Kansas!
With the snow and cold temperatures hopefully behind us we can start thinking about springtime in Kansas! One of the garden tasks of spring...
Harvey County Home and Garden Show
One of the purposes of the Harvey County Home and Garden Show is providing an opportunity to learn! Each year we have eleven lawn...
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable native to Asia. The leaf stalks are used for jellies, sauces and pies.
One of the biggest concerns with growing...
Potatoes
Mid-March to April is planting time for spring potatoes. Begin with disease-free tubers from a reputable source. Potatoes from the grocery store may not...
The Harvey County Home and Garden Show
The Harvey County Home and Garden Show is next month at the Dyck Arboretum in Hesston! Mark March 22 and 23 on your calendar...
My favorite potato varieties
My favorite potato varieties to plant are Red Norland and Yukon Gold. Fortunately, there are many varieties to choose from now days so everyone...
Overcome poor soil, lack of space with straw bale gardening
Straw bale gardens are becoming popular with growers plagued with poor soil or limited garden space, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein....
Horticulture 2025 Newsletter No. 02
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Pruned to be Productive
Lots of homeowners will plant a few fruit trees in the back yard in hopes of harvesting delicious tasting fruit! We often forget that...
The Indoor Environment for Houseplants in Kansas
The indoor environment for houseplants in Kansas is not the most ideal! In fact it can be difficult with a lot of trial and...