Horticulture

Perennial plants being overwintered in pots are subjected to much harsher conditions compared to those in the soil. Because of this, they can be...

We often tie certain plant to holidays. Easter Lillies are an Easter plant. The rose is known as a Valentine’s Day plant. Christmas Cactus...

1712 Claflin, 2021 Throckmorton Plant Science Center Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6173 HNR Website access: https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/horticulture-newsletter/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Last Newsletter of 2024! For the months of November through February, the...

By now hopefully you’ve heard the phrase “Right Plant, Right Place” which emphasizes the importance of proper plant selection and placement in order to...

Ideally, potatoes should be stored in a cool garage or basement where the relative humidity is 90% and the temperature is between 40- and...

Seeds typically remain viable for about 3 years if kept in cool, dark, dry conditions though there are exceptions. For example, members of the...

We are finally getting some much needed rain in Harvey County! I enjoy rain especially after the long dry spell we’ve had and I...

1712 Claflin, 2021 Throckmorton Plant Science Center Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6173 Download and Print the Hort Newsletter (Downloadable version) HNR Website access: https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/horticulture-newsletter/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hort Newsletter Fall-Winter Schedule This newsletter...

1712 Claflin, 2021 Throckmorton Plant Science Center Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6173 Download and Print the Hort Newsletter (Downloadable version) HNR Website access: https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/horticulture-newsletter/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hort Newsletter Fall-Winter Schedule For the...

This is always a sad time of year. After leafing out and shining in the summer sun and waving in the wind they all...