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Tag: Insect Pests

Bugzooka
November 29, 2022November 28, 2022 hsotr The Lifestyle

Bugzooka

The Bugzooka is an ingenious invention for nabbing insects that have wandered into the house. Great fun for young and old alike!

Plant-Positive Thinking
October 4, 2022October 5, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Plant-Positive Thinking

To fully embrace plant-positive thinking, we must believe that abundance is actually an integral part of nature. We must recognize the wise design behind the system.

Bermudagrass
July 1, 2022June 29, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Best Grasses for Kansas Lawns

Growing a perfect lawn can be difficult in Kansas due to our challenging climate and soils. The solution is to choose grasses adapted to Kansas conditions.

Myth or Fact: 10 Weather Folklore Sayings
June 14, 2022June 13, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Myth or Fact: 10 Weather Folklore Sayings

How well do you know your weather folklore? Find out which of these 10 sayings are fact and which are myth.

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as Garden Mulch
April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as a Garden Mulch

Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another.

Improving Your Garden Soil
April 21, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Improving Your Garden Soil

Healthy, nutrient-rich food starts with vibrant soil. You can build that vibrant soil in your backyard in 10 steps.

Insects as Indicator Species in Gardens
April 7, 2021March 22, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Insects as Indicator Species in the Garden

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

Free Vegetable Gardening PDFs
March 3, 2021February 6, 2023 hsotr The Garden

Free Vegetable Gardening PDFs

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

Iron deficiency in peaches
February 22, 2021June 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Iron in Plants

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

Vegetable Guide—Updated
February 3, 2021 hsotr The Garden

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.

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