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Tag Archives: Plant Health

Gardening Calendar

Gardening Calendar

New to gardening? A common issue is deciding what to do when. Kansas Healthy Yards and Communities from K-State Research and Extension offers some advice.

Posted byhsotrMay 6, 2022May 2, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Herbs, Lawns, Links, Ornamental Plants, Planning, Plant Health, Vegetables

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

Grazing Management by Species: Poultry

Grazing Management by Species: Poultry

Poultry are not true grazing animals, but they will consume some grass in their diet. Furthermore, poultry play an important role in pasture ecology.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 15, 2022February 16, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Animal Housing, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Plant Health, Poultry, Stewardship

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

You may have heard the adage, “You can’t have too much compost.” But is it true? A recurring theme in nature is balance. Too much or too little of anything causes problems.

Posted byhsotrNovember 5, 2021November 6, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Lawns, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

Do Plants Need Vitamins?

Do Plants Need Vitamins??

Most gardening resources list the mineral needs of plants. But do plants, like humans and animals, need vitamins? The answers may not be quite what you expect.

Posted byhsotrOctober 22, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Nutrition, Plant Health, Vegetables

How Much Water Does It Take to Grow Pecans?

How Much Water Does It Take to Grow Pecans?

Pecans in Kansas will sometimes require irrigation if they are to produce a large, high-quality crop.

Posted byhsotrOctober 15, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Nuts, Plant Health, Water, Weather

Improving Garden Soil Over the Winter

There are two main ways to approach winter soil improvement: the mulch method and the cover crop method.

Posted byhsotrOctober 1, 2021October 2, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Cover Crops, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

The Law of the Minimum vs. the Law of Return

The Law of the Minimum vs. the Law of Return

The Law of the Minimum and the Law of Return are regarded as representing opposing perspectives on soil nutrients and plant health. But can they coexist?

Posted byhsotrJuly 13, 2021July 13, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Breeding, Field Crops, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

Zinc in Plants

Zinc toxicity

Zinc may be a micronutrient, but it is of vital importance to garden and field crops. Take a look at this list of roles.

Posted byhsotrMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Field Crops, Nutrition, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

Sulfur in Plants

Sulfur in Plants

Sulfur is a rather interesting mineral when it comes to plants. It is essential for growth and photosynthesis.

Posted byhsotrMay 17, 2021June 21, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Composting, Field Crops, Herbs, Nutrition, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

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