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Urban Permaculture Design Certification Course – 23 Feb.-14 May 2016
293386987-Urban-Permaculture-Design-Certification-Course-Winter-Spring-2016 by: Kansas City Permaculture Education, Extension, & Research (KCPEER)at: Urban Farming Guys (& Gals), 3700 E. 12th St. (at Monroe) Kansas City MO 6412712 weeks, 3 hour Tuesday evening…
Read MoreMouse Damage to Fruit Trees/Plants
Be on the lookout for mouse tunnels around your fruit plants. Trunks and roots of apple trees are among the favorite meals for mice. There is probably no damage yet. But if…
Read MoreDormant Seeding of Turfgrass
The best time to seed cool-season grasses such as tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass is September because the turf has more time to mature before spring crabgrass germination and the…
Read MorePruning Shrubs
Recently, we have received a number of calls from gardeners wanting to cut back shrubs. Though light pruning and removal of dead wood are fine this time of year, severe…
Read MoreFall Care of Peonies
Cut peony foliage back to the ground if this hasn’t been done already. Compost or discard foliage. Fertilize peonies twice a year — in the spring shortly before new growth…
Read MoreWinterizing Roses
Though most shrub roses are hardy in Kansas, other types of roses can be more tender. For example, the hybrid teas have certain species in their ancestry that originated in…
Read MoreTree Leaves and Turf
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are rapidly falling from deciduous trees so it’s a good time to stop and think about options for handling the litter. Although a…
Read MoreAdding Organic Materials Directly to the Garden
If the severe summer weather has brought an early end to your garden, consider adding organic materials directly to the soil rather than composting. Materials such as residue from lawn…
Read MoreHarvesting Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes should be harvested no later than the first fall freeze because cold temperatures can damage the sensitive roots. However, you may want to harvest earlier if you prefer…
Read MoreSeptember Sedum
September. Time for crisp, cool Fall evenings. Leaves will start to fall soon, though the grass is still green. Pumpkins are on the horizon. Halloween and Thanksgiving are not far…
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