Although mushrooms can pop up anytime in your lawn, the cooler days of fall might inspire a crop in your yard. If they appear in a circle, you need not worry. The occurrence is known as a fairy ring and is common for several species of fungi. The first time I saw a fairy ring, the mushrooms had ...

A rash of intestinal parasitic illnesses in nearby communities has Douglas County health officials keeping a close eye on local cases.With more than 60 cases of Cryptosporidiosis (crypto for short) confirmed, the Johnson County Environmental Department is asking pool owners to close their ...

I love celebrations, especially ones that involve gardening and food, so today is a special day in my book. The fourth Sunday in August is International Kitchen Garden Day, a celebration of home-grown, hand-made food.A kitchen garden is similar to a vegetable garden but typically includes ...

What to do if bitten:• Positively identify the snake if at all possible. Take a picture of it with your camera phone if possible. Harmless snakes may bite people in self-defense and their bites rarely require treatment.• Call for help or get to a medical facility as quickly as possible. If ...

Mid-August is the time in my vegetable garden when both my plants and I are feeling a little tired. The tomatoes, although still producing, have lost some of their vigor to heat and fungal disease. The sweet corn and cucumbers have produced all they are going to produce. The squash was ...

Sometimes gardeners garden without realizing the benefit they provide to others. Valentin and Daniela Vidrascu’s garden, on a quiet street in east Lawrence, is a perfect example. The flowers and shrubs Daniela has planted in front of their home offer a bright spot to passers-by.When the ...