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Spider mite damage on tomatoes

We have seen some impressive spider mite damage on tomatoes.  This is a little surprising considering how little hot and dry weather we have...

Find out when to pick peaches

Peaches are best when ripened on the tree but fruit growers may wish to pick a bit early to prevent damage from birds, have...

Bearded irises are well adapted to Kansas

After several years, the centers of the clumps tend to lose vigor, and flowering occurs toward the outside. Dividing iris every three to five...

Oh Tomato!

By: Scott Eckert, County Extension Agent, Horticulture   The most popular and common vegetable grown in the garden is the tomato! Tomatoes are easy to grow...

Spittlebugs on Eastern Redbud

The two-lined spittlebug derives its name from the white, frothy" spittle" the nymphs produce. Adults are large, black leafhoppers about 1/3-inch long with two...

Herbicide Drift Damage

There have been many concerned calls to state specialists and county agents this spring and summer about cupped and curled leaves on landscape trees...

Japanese Beetles

Japanese beetles have become a firmly established pest species in portions of Kansas. Potential damage is twofold. Most commonly, Japanese beetles indiscriminately feed on...

Harvesting Potatoes

Potatoes are ready to harvest when the vines are about half dead. Potatoes dug too early have tender skins and are easily bruised. Delaying...

K-State Olathe Horticulture Center Field Day is July 25

OLATHE, Kan. — The hottest, newest plants will be on view and classes in air-conditioned comfort will be available at the K-State Olathe Horticulture...

Watching for Webworms in Nebraska and Kansas

by Laurie Stepanek, Nebraska Forest Service It’s not too early to look for fall webworm. The large, unsightly webbed nests constructed by fall webworm are...

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