Andrew Mitchell Poison Ivy Control Poison ivy is the bane of nearly every gardener from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast. And those living east of the Missouri River have a triple chance of infection with poison sumac and pois... controlling poison ivy poison ivy poison ivy control poison sumac weeds Jun 25, 2026
Andrew Mitchell The Silver Spotted Skipper Butterfly The silver spotted skipper butterfly is our June Pollinator of the Month. It is one of the most recognized butterflies in North America. While it can be found throughout the continent, it is most comm... June baptisia butterflies butterfly gardening butterfly hosts host plants legumes pollinator gardening pollinator of the month skipper butterflies skippers Jun 18, 2026
Andrew Mitchell The Chelsea Chop When I first heard about this gardening technique, I was probably like many other gardeners, thinking "What is the Chelsea Chop?" This technique was called after the Chelsea Flower Show, which happens... chelsea chop perennial cutback perennials pruning perennials rejuvenation Jun 11, 2026
Andrew Mitchell In Defense of Native Plants Typically, a week in June or the entire month of June is set aside as a month for natives. Native plants that is. The Kansas Native Plant Society has for years petitioned the Kansas Governor to make J... Garden Planning Gardening Native Grasses butterfly hosts host plants meadow gardening native gardening native plants natives natural gardening pollinator gardening Jun 4, 2026
