Posts Tagged ‘Master Gardener Of Greater Kansas City’
Harvesting Winter Squash
Summer squash such as zucchini and scallop are harvested while immature but winter squash such as acorn, hubbard and butternut are harvested later, in the mature stage, after the rind…
Read MoreVegetables: Fall Gardens
This is the time of year we normally think of planting a fall garden. Crops that can be planted now include lettuce, radishes, spinach, and similar crops. There still is time…
Read MoreAugust Gardening Calendar
Ornamentals Weeks 1-4: Continue spraying roses that are susceptible to black spot and other fungus diseases. Weeks 1-4: Annuals may appear leggy and worn now. These can be cut back…
Read More21st Annual Master Gardener State Conference
Final days for big savings in registration for 21st Annual Master Gardener State Conference! This conference is open to anyone interested in gardening. Bring a spouse or friend and…
Read MoreGardeners Gathering
Thursday, August 18, 2016 “Annual and Perennial Weed Families and How to Send Them Packing” The Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City present: ” Annual and Perennial Weed Families…
Read MoreWeird Squash, Cucumbers or Melons
Occasionally we receive a call from someone who has a squash (or cucumber or melon) that just doesn’t look like what was supposedly planted. They often wish to know if…
Read MoreBlossom End Rot
If you have tomatoes with a sunken, brown leathery patch on the bottom of the fruit, you probably have blossom end rot. Though most common on tomatoes, blossom end rot…
Read MoreHornworms on Tomatoes
Hornworms are the largest larval insect commonly seen in the garden. Though usually seen on tomato, they can also attack eggplant, pepper, and potato. The larval stage of this insect is…
Read MoreFlowers: Sidedressing Annual Flowers
Modern annual flowers have been bred to flower early and over a long period of time. They are not as easily thrown off flowering by high nitrogen levels as vegetables…
Read MoreMaking Hummingbird Nectar
Making your own nectar couldn’t be easier. In a few easy steps, you can bring these nectar-loving birds to your feeder. Materials: 1/4 cup of refined white sugar 1 cup…
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