- Garden Calendar: Upcoming workshop to teach homeowners how to manage stormwater
- January 31, 2013
- On Feb. 9, the Missouri Prairie Foundation/Grow Native! is presenting “Native Landscaping and Rain Gardens” at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds Building No. 1, 2110 Harper St. By Jennifer Smith
- Garden Calendar: Soil pH plays important role in plant growth
- January 24, 2013
- Gardeners love talking about soil, but we are often missing the important topic of soil pH.
- Garden Calendar: Making birds feel at home
- January 17, 2013
- As we watch a nuthatch descend the trunk of nearby tree and listen to the uninterrupted chirping of numerous other birds, I understand why Julie Trowbridge-Alford provides food, water and shelter for birds in her yard.
- Garden Calendar: Try ZZ plant for easy-to-grow option
- January 10, 2013
- As I admire the glossy green leaves of a Zamioculcas zamiifolia, or ZZ plant, I wonder how I have overlooked this plant previously.
- Garden Calendar: Try planting vertically in 2013
- January 3, 2013
- The new year is always a good time to think about doing something different in the garden or landscape — whether that means trying a new plant, a new tool or a new technique. By Jennifer Smith
- Garden Calendar: Give splitting trees a life-support system
- December 27, 2012
- Maybe you have a tree that is starting to split apart, or one that is still in good order but has some big branches hanging over the house that make you lose a little sleep when ice and wind are in the forecast.
- Garden Calendar: Gifts to inspire gardening
- December 20, 2012
- In this season of gift-giving, I am often tempted to share my love of gardening with others in the form of plants, garden tools and miscellaneous garden accessories.
- Garden Calendar: Terrariums create miniature environment
- December 13, 2012
- Building a terrarium is a fun activity for gardeners of all ages and is sure to cure the cabin fever that is setting in with the colder weather and short days.
- Garden Calendar: What Douglas County Extension does
- December 6, 2012
- This week, I am taking a break from the garden to answer the question that I get asked more than any other: What is Extension? By Jennifer Smith
- Garden Calendar: Grow gorgeous houseplants
- November 22, 2012
- While you are out shopping tomorrow or in the weeks to come, think about investing in something that will make your living and working spaces a little more enjoyable: an indoor plant. By Jennifer Smith
- Garden Calendar: Dig and store summer-flowering bulbs for winter
- November 15, 2012
- Elephant ears and canna lilies add a great tropical look to the garden with their broad and sometimes bright leaves, but Kansas winters are generally a little too much for them. Instead of leaving them outside to freeze, though, you can easily overwinter their bulbs in a dry basement, garage or a cool spot in your house. By Jennifer Smith
- Garden Calendar: Prepare now for a better garden next year
- November 8, 2012
- Spring might seem like a long way off, but preparation is everything when it comes to gardens — especially soil preparation. By Jennifer Smith
- Garden Calendar: Save seeds for next year’s garden
- November 1, 2012
- Collecting seeds from garden flowers is a simple task to get children into the garden or just for your own enjoyment. By Jennifer Smith
- Garden Calendar: Plant pansies now for winter color
- October 25, 2012
- Pansies will brighten the landscape into the coldest days of winter and provide relief from the brown bleakness of the drying leaves and other landscape plants. They are also a nice addition to salads and other dishes. By Jennifer Smith
- Garden Calendar: A new look at an old fruit
- October 18, 2012
- Besides the changing leaves, autumn brings a bounty of fruits and vegetables.
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