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
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.
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
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 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
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 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
K-State has an excellent collection of gardening resources on a wide range of topics available as free PDF downloads.
Iron in Plants
Did you know that plants need iron? No iron, no chlorophyll, and therefore no photosynthesis.
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.
Homestead on the Range 