June is a busy time in the garden and landscape. There are many activities that need to be completed before the hot weather arrives. K-State Extension has created a helpful checklist to help you with your gardening tasks. Learn more here: https://www.postrock.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/gardening_calendar/JuneGardenCalendar.pdf
By: Cassie Homan
Gardening doesn’t have to be complicated. Growing flowers and veggies in containers is quick and easy. It’s a great way to get outside and brighten up your landscape. The following video will give you some great tips for container flower gardens.
By: Cassie Homan
On Wednesday, December 2, I will be hosting K-State Garden Hour talking about Holiday Plants. The webinar will be held over the noon hour, answering all your holiday plant questions. We will discuss popular plants such as poinsettias, amaryllis, and holiday cactus. Please join us for this fun and festive webinar. Use the link below to register!
https://ksu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KtRNpyt3Rcqk40QQOjeM-w
By: Cassie Homan
Nature always gives us signals as seasons change. When summer starts to shift toward fall, leaves will begin to turn beautiful colors. Anoth
er sure sign that fall is right around the corner is the arrival of colorful and beautiful fall mums in garden centers.
Now is the time to plan and decide where to use these plants effectively around your home and landscape. A newer trend for growers is to mix colors in containers, so be ready for even more decisions!
Watch this video for information on how to get your mums to last through the winter:
By: Cassie Homan
If you want to sit in your garden and not only enjoy the sites, but also the smells consider planting some fragrant flowers. Floral fragrance effects our emotions and memories in positive ways. To add some wonderful smells to your garden, choose roses, irises, dianthus, honeysuckles, or oriental lilies. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/y4b8h2jc
By: Cassie Homan
Educational Seminars:
Learn how to care for your landscape with this free webinar series!
Cassie Homan, Post Rock Horticulture Agent and Kelsey Hatesohl, River Valley Horticulture Agent are hosting an online learning workshop!
Registration-
Pre-registration is required for this FREE online event. Registration is required by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the webinar. To register email choman@ksu.edu or khatesohl@ksu.edu and you will be sent the Zoom Link.
All webinars will be recorded and made available on our websites.
To download the free Zoom platform visit: https://zoom.us/download
For more details visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/3744893858917261/
By: Cassie Homan
Gardening doesn’t have to be complicated. Growing flowers and veggies in containers is quick and easy. It’s a great way to get outside and brighten up your landscape. The following video will give you some great tips for container flower gardens.
By: Cassie Homan
