Grapevine Articles
In this week's Grapevine, we are covering the fall webworms that are taking over the honeylocust at our office, how to harvest onions and garlic, why some of our vegetables haven't set fruit yet, an uncommon but devastating disease of tomatoes and other ornamentals in the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, the insect of the week is the thrip that carries the TSWV, and finally our recipe of the month. Happy Growing everyone!!!
In this week's Grapevine, we are covering some ways to support pollinators during the hot days of the summer. While it may seem early, it is time to make plans for a fall garden this year. Carpenter ants have been spotted in trees across the county and can cause damage to both trees and homes. Squash vine borers are starting to rear their heads and cause issues with squash across the county. Now is the time to scout and control them. And last but not least, our July Garden Calendar
In this week's Grapevine, we are covering when and how much to side dress vegetables and annual flowers for the best production and blooms. Even with all the moisture we have been receiving, it's still important to make changes to ensure you are being water-wise with your gardens and flowerbeds. Japanese beetles have started to wreak havoc on plants across the county. Finally, our activity of the month is Tataki-zomi, or pounding flowers to create art through the color pigments. Stay cool and Happy Growing!!!
In this week's Grapevine, we are covering a common fungal disease in lawns in Brown Patch, tips on caring for your warm-season lawn, how to renovate June-bearing Strawberries, when to thin fruit trees, how to beat the summer heat while working outside, and our myth of the month deals with Blossom End Rot in vegetables.
Have questions? Contact our office where our Horticulture Extension Agent will assist you with questions.
Phone: (316) 321-9660
Email: callae@ksu.edu