Posts Tagged ‘Master Gardener Of Greater Kansas City’
Phenology and potential implications of climate change
How do you know when spring has begun? Is it the flow of maple sap? The first crocuses coming up through the snow? Ice out on local lakes? The arrival…
Read MoreHydrangea: The chameleon of plants
From the Easter season through Mother’s Day, hydrangea is one of the most sought-after flowering plants from retail florists and garden centers alike. It’s huge, globe-like clusters of blooms impart…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Seed Starting Containers
Starting seeds can be a truly rewarding practice for the home gardener, but it does require some basic know-how and the right materials. If you’re new to growing plants…
Read MoreUse a Planting Calendar
If you start vegetable plants indoors, it is often helpful to list seeding dates on a calendar so that plants are ready for transplanting at the proper time. To…
Read MoreTomato Trials
It is that time of year where we start thinking about our summer gardens!! Each year we have our Master Gardeners plant and rate a number of tomato varieties. We…
Read MoreSpring Gardening Seminar!
Come and spend a day with us! We are offering an all day educational event with a variety of presentations from edible flowers to everything you wanted to know about…
Read MoreStoring Power Equipment for the Winter
Late fall or early winter is a good time to service power equipment such as mowers, tillers and garden tractors. Run the equipment out of gas or treat the existing…
Read MoreGarden Soil Preparation – It’s Not Too Late
Autumn is an excellent time to add organic materials and till garden soils. Winter can still be a good time to take care of this chore as long as the…
Read MoreDraining Hoses and Irrigation Lines
Hoses and shallow irrigation lines may be damaged over the winter if water is not drained. If there is a main shut-off valve for the system, close it and…
Read MoreProtect Our Pollinators
It’s Easy Being Green, Just Say No By Dennis L. Patton, M.S., County Horticulture Agent, K-State Research and Extension/Johnson County “Protect our pollinators!” has become a mantra in the…
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