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Insects as Indicator Species in the Garden

April 7, 2021 by hsotr

Insects as Indicator Species in Gardens

By paying closer attention to what nature is telling us, we have an opportunity to bring our gardens back into balance.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Insect Pests, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

Free Vegetable Gardening PDFs

March 3, 2021 by hsotr

Free Vegetable Gardening PDFs

K-State has an excellent collection of gardening resources on a wide range of topics available as free PDF downloads.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Books, Herbs, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Vegetables, Water

Iron in Plants

February 22, 2021 by hsotr

Iron deficiency in peaches

Did you know that plants need iron? No iron, no chlorophyll, and therefore no photosynthesis.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Fruit, Herbs, Insect Pests, Nutrition, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

Vegetable Guide—Updated

February 3, 2021 by hsotr

Vegetable Guide—Updated

We have revised and updated our free online vegetable guide just in time for the coming season. Look for a new section on companion planting.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Food, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Soil, Vegetables

Cricket in the Thicket

July 6, 2020 by hsotr

Cricket in the Thicket

Short poems feature bugs that will be familiar to nearly every Kansas child, and children from other places, as well.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Books, Family, Insect Pests, Nature, Poetry

2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture

January 7, 2019 by hsotr

2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture

Twelve books to stretch your paradigm and inspire you for a new year of country living.

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Books, Composting, Food, Insect Pests, Pastures, Reading Challenges, Soil, Stewardship

6 Tips for Keeping Plants Going Through the Summer

July 11, 2018 by hsotr

6 Tips for Keeping Plants Going Through the Summer

How do plants beat the heat? Find out how your garden can stay productive this summer.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Insect Pests, Plant Health, Vegetables, Water, Weather

The Attack of the Squash Bugs

June 11, 2018 by hsotr

The Attack of the Squash Bugs

Winning the war on squash bugs is not easy—here are a few tips to help.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Fruit, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Vegetables

K-State Entomology Newsletter

April 19, 2018 by hsotr

K-State Entomology Newsletter

What bad bugs are invading your area? The K-State entomology newsletter may have the answer. This newsletter keeps Kansans informed about the comings and goings of a wide range of insects of economic importance, particularly those that impact field crops. Pests of corn, soy, wheat, sorghum, sunflower, and alfalfa are regularly discussed. However, this newsletter […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Field Crops, Household, Insect Pests, Links, Ornamental Plants, Vegetables

Keeping a Garden Journal

March 28, 2017 by hsotr

Keeping a Garden Journal

Gardening season is finally upon us! If you’re like most gardeners, you are looking forward to planting seeds with the full expectation of making this the best gardening year yet. While much of gardening comes down to experience, diligence, and creativity, having the right tools makes a big difference. One handy tool is the garden […]

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Fruit, Insect Pests, Journals, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Vegetables

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