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Garden Calendar: Manure use may pose problems in the garden
By Jennifer Smith
May 27, 2012
Experienced gardeners and farmers know that healthy soil is the key to healthy plants, and one way to improve soil health is to add nutrient-rich organic matter.
Garden Calendar: Black walnuts, forestry research topics of upcoming workshop
By Jennifer Smith
May 20, 2012
Although a single black walnut tree in an urban yard might seem to have little value for anyone but the squirrels, black walnuts are valuable for both lumber and nut production when properly managed.
Garden Calendar: Irises colorful, easy to grow
By Jennifer Smith
May 13, 2012
Irises are an old standby for any Kansas gardener, and it just so happens the flowers are available at a farm northeast of Lawrence in rural Leavenworth County.
Garden Calendar: Borers gaining attention in stressed trees
By Jennifer Smith
May 6, 2012
Borers have probably lived in native trees and shrubs in our area for as long as the trees and shrubs have grown here, but awareness of them seems to be increasing.
Garden Calendar: New resource helps community gardens get growing
By Jennifer Smith
April 29, 2012
A frequent question to the garden hotline is: “My (church, school, organization, neighborhood, friends, etc.) want to start a garden. Can you help us?”
Garden Calendar: Is it too early to plant tomatoes?
By Jennifer Smith
April 22, 2012
The question about when to plant tomatoes is long debated between gardeners, and I consider it to be one of the top five gardening questions for this area.
Garden Calendar: Wisteria provides late spring color
By Jennifer Smith
April 15, 2012
Just as the lilac blossoms (and questions about them) fade, the brilliant purple and white panicles of wisteria come along to delight their owners and passers-by.
Garden Calendar: New life for lilacs that have lost vigor
By Jennifer Smith
April 8, 2012
The common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, may be one of the most recognizable harbingers of spring in northeast Kansas. The shrub’s soft purple panicles emit a fragrance often emulated but rarely equaled, and they are often planted solely for the enjoyment of their spring blossoms.
Garden Calendar: High tunnels gain popularity for season extension
By Jennifer Smith
April 1, 2012
Weather is one of the biggest challenges Kansas farmers face, but a simple structure known as a high tunnel can help producers control it just a little bit. High tunnels are sometimes called hoophouses or unheated greenhouses, and are temporary plastic-covered structures typically used for specialty crop production.
Garden Calendar: It’s time to get the garden growing
By Jennifer Smith
March 25, 2012
Whether this is your first year of gardening or 50th, success with growing vegetables is most dependent on good site preparation and planting the right things at the right time. Spring is a great time to start.

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