Posts by ashlee
Fertilize Strawberries
An August application of nitrogen on spring-bearing strawberries is important in order to increase the number of strawberries produced next spring. Plenty of daylight and warm temperatures during June,…
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Is My Lawn Still Alive?
Normally, a healthy lawn can stay dormant for a good 5 weeks and still recover. After the five weeks are up, it is important to keep the crown hydrated…
Read MoreHeat Stops Tomatoes from Setting Fruit
Temperatures that remain above 75 degrees F at night and day temperatures above 95 degrees F with dry, hot winds will cause poor fruit set on tomatoes. High temperatures interfere with pollen…
Read MoreGardeners’ Gathering
Thursday, August 17, 2017 “Gardening for Bees and Butterflies” The Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City present “Gardening for Bees and Butterflies “ by our special guest, Heather Holm. She…
Read MoreSquash Vine Borer
If you have squash or related plants that suddenly wilt and die, you may have squash vine borer. This insect will bore into the stems of squash, zucchini, pumpkins…
Read MoreGardeners’ Gathering
Thursday, June 15, 2017 “Garden and Pioneer Home Tour of Atkins-Johnson Farm in Gladstone” The Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will guide you through a “Garden and Pioneer Home…
Read MoreFruit: Thinning Excess Fruit
Fruit: Thinning Excess Fruit A few areas of Kansas have avoided late freezes resulting in a heavy fruit crop this year. At first glance, this might seem to be…
Read MoreWater Lilies: Easier than you Think
Loved by most, but grown by few, water lilies suffer from the perception they are difficult to grow. Such is not the case. The special conditions needed to allow these…
Read MoreFruit: Fertilizing Strawberries and Brambles
Most garden soils in Kansas have adequate levels of all nutrients other than nitrogen IF the area has been fertilized in the past. However, it is recommended that a soil…
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