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Kansas Signs of Spring

I hope you enjoyed these signs of the Kansas spring. What’s happening in your neighborhood?

In exploring container gardening for my deck I came across the idea of self-watering containers.
Today’s article is by Mike Lieberman who kindly agreed to share his knowledge on container vegetable gardening.
Last year when I was first became interested in gardening on my fire escape, I knew that my options were limited as [...]

Native Evergreen Trees for Kansas and Beyond

Which evergreen trees are native to Kansas and Missouri? Read about which trees you can grow and factors to consider.

Step by Step Gardening Club

Do you want to plant a new garden this year, pick out some flowers to attract butterflies or birds, grow vegetables with your kids for the first time, or change to more organic management?
Maybe you want to do something in the garden, but you’re just not sure where to start. Gardening might be a new [...]

Companion Planting Doesn’t Work!

As a vegetable gardener I’ve always been interested in the idea of companion planting.
It seems to make sense, but apparently putting marigolds next to beans, cabbage, or tomatoes doesn’t work!
Evidence Against Companion Planting

You don’t have to take my word for it. In my Inbox today, from the Johnson County Kansas Extension Service, “We now have [...]

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Kansas Signs of Spring

Self Watering Containers

Native Evergreen Trees for Kansas and Beyond

Step by Step Gardening Club

Companion Planting Doesn’t Work!

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