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The Tomato
February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 hsotr The Garden

The Tomato

While you can (and should) develop your own approach to tomato-growing, The Tomato will help you think through your method.

When to Start a Garden
January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 hsotr The Garden

When to Start a Garden

When is the right time to start a garden? Rather than refer you to average frost dates, let's try a different approach and take a cue from nature.

10 Common Country Living Challenges in Kansas
January 6, 2023March 6, 2023 hsotr The Lifestyle

10 Common Country Living Challenges in Kansas

Considering making your abundant living dreams a reality in Kansas? Let’s look at some of the most common challenges. We will also provide possible solutions.

What is Frost Seeding?
December 6, 2022December 8, 2022 hsotr The Farm

What is Frost Seeding?

Frost seeding is the practice of broadcasting seeds at a time when repeated freezing and thawing is causing the ground to heave.

Gardening Without Irrigation
October 21, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Gardening Without Irrigation

Gardening Without Irrigation by Steve Solomon runs counter to everything you know. Nevertheless, it is an excellent introduction to an alternative method.

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.

What is Vermiculite?
August 23, 2022August 17, 2022 hsotr The Garden

What is Vermiculite?

Vermiculite is a natural mineral (magnesium-aluminum-iron silicate) that is heat-treated until it expands and curls, creating a light, fluffy texture.

14 Compost Safety Tips
July 26, 2022July 25, 2022 hsotr The Garden

14 Compost Safety Tips

How do we reap the benefits of compost while keeping pathogens from contaminating our fruits and vegetables? Here are some suggestions.

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.

Top 10 Soil Resources
June 17, 2022June 15, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Top 10 Soil Resources

No matter how much we learn about the biology, chemistry, and other properties of soil, there is always more to discover. Read on to find out what our readers have been researching.

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