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Tag Archives: Insect Pests

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as a Garden Mulch

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as 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.

Posted byhsotrApril 19, 2022April 18, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Fiber, Insect Pests, Livestock, Nutrition, Plant Health, Season Extension, Sheep, Soil, Vegetables

Improving Your Garden Soil

Improving Your Garden Soil

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

Posted byhsotrApril 21, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Books, Food, Fruit, Insect Pests, Ornamental Plants, Planning, Soil, Vegetables

Insects as Indicator Species in the Garden

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.

Posted byhsotrApril 7, 2021March 22, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Insect Pests, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

Free Vegetable Gardening PDFs

Free Vegetable Gardening PDFs

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

Posted byhsotrMarch 3, 2021February 24, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Books, Herbs, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Vegetables, Water

Iron in Plants

Iron deficiency in peaches

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

Posted byhsotrFebruary 22, 2021June 21, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Fruit, Herbs, Insect Pests, Nutrition, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

Vegetable Guide—Updated

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.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 3, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Food, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Soil, Vegetables

Cricket in the Thicket

Cricket in the Thicket

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

Posted byhsotrJuly 6, 2020June 24, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Books, Family, Insect Pests, Nature, Poetry

2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture

2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture

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

Posted byhsotrJanuary 7, 2019July 21, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Books, Composting, Food, Insect Pests, Pastures, Reading Challenges, Soil, Stewardship

6 Tips for Keeping Plants Going Through the Summer

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.

Posted byhsotrJuly 11, 2018June 24, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Insect Pests, Plant Health, Vegetables, Water, Weather

The Attack of the Squash Bugs

The Attack of the Squash Bugs

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

Posted byhsotrJune 11, 2018July 21, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Insect Pests, Plant Health, Vegetables

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