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Be on the watch for bagworms
It is one of the most easily identified insects found in the area, the bagworm. Bagworms are hatching and getting ready to munch their way through many landscape plants. For advice on what to do, read Dennis Patton’s tips this week…
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Time to control grubs
Summer officially begins June 21, which means less rainfall and warmer temperatures. The arrival of summer also signals that it is time to be proactive and prevent one of the most destructive lawn pests, grubs. White grubs feed on the roots of all commonly used turfgrass species. To read more…
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Flooding and wet soils issues
Waterlogged soils push out oxygen that plant roots need to survive. Every living cell in a plant must have oxygen or it dies. Some plants have mechanisms to provide oxygen to the roots, even under saturated conditions, but most vegetables and flowers do not. So what to do about all the rain we’ve had? Get Dennis Patton’s tips on that this week. To read them…
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Apply now to be an Extension Master Gardener
If you enjoy gardening and working with others and sharing your growing passion then the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardener program may be just the opportunity for you. Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Extension Master Gardener (EMG) training program. To read more…
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Insects, galls and sawflies
Insects! Boy, do we have insects. The cooler, wet spring has brought with it many insects. The good news, for the most part, is these pests do not need control, as they are only cosmetic, nuisance feeders. Read more to learn about these insects.
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Are moles digging up your yard?
Are moles digging up your yard? Charles Lee, wildlife control Extension specialist from K-State/Manhattan, and Dan Lekie, Johnson County Extension director, will discuss how you can eliminate moles, and answer questions, Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Angela Scherman’s home 29081 Old KC Road, in Paola.
For those interested, there will be a carpool from the Miami County Extension office to help with parking at the Scherman home. The carpool will leave at 5:15 p.m. This workshop is free, but registration is required. Please RSVP to the Miami County Extension Office, 913-294-4306, by June 10th.
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How to fertilize vegetables this month
So… how are your vegetables growing? With the cool April and May they probably got off to a slow start. But recent rains and warmer temperatures have kicked their growth into high gear. For Dennis Patton’s tips on what you should do next…
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Plant annual flowers by soil temperatures
What a wild and crazy year it has been, especially if you compare it to last year. Last year the season was ahead by about a month. This year we are behind average by a couple of weeks. Dr. Alan Stevens, our K-State Extension specialist and lead for the Prairie Star Annual Flowers research, offers some very good advice. Unfortunately it may come too late, as many of us have probably rushed to plant the annuals. To read more…
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Dealing with water-logged soil
After a dry 2012, it’s great to have this much rain. But now what do we do about our drenched soil? It matters, Dennis Patton says this week, and he offers some tips for planting in this rainy time.
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When to divide perennials
Should you divide those perennials that are starting to come up? This week Dennis Patton gives some simple questions to answer, and if you answer any of them yes, it’s time to divide! …
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Extension Master Gardeners publish book with practical tips
Gardening in the Midwest can be a messy business. Plants sprawl and topple, weeds vine and tangle, and grass dies when the excessive rains of spring are followed by the heat and drought of summer. Untangled: Straight Talk from Passionate Gardeners, a newly published book from the Extension Master Gardeners of Johnson County, Kansas, will lead home gardeners through these twists and tangles with its practical tips, real-life experiences, lessons learned and heartfelt stories.
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Gear up before gardening
Gardening isn’t as simple as waiting for a warm day and plunging in — you need to prepare a little. This week Dennis gives some good advice on what you need to protect yourself from the elements and the sudden hard work of gardening. To read more…
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Random thoughts from the vegetable garden
It’s been a different spring with cool temps and wet soil. What does that mean for your vegetable gardening? Dennis Patton tells you this week in his tips. To read more…
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Lilacs – the smell of spring
Lilacs have long been part of the American tradition, and their sweet smell always brings back spring time. But lilacs also prompt some questions about how best to grow them. To read Dennis Patton’s tips on lilacs this week …
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10 rules for planting trees
The snow will melt soon and tree-planting season won’t be far off. This week Dennis Patton offers some basic rules for planting trees successfully. To read more…
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