Wordpress Author The Importance of Bark Bark is of one of my favorite attributes of trees. Yes, leaves and flowers are more important to landscapers and homeowners, and even insects. But bark is not only important for overwintering insects,... Jan 26, 2023 Blog
Wordpress Author Gardening for Bumblebees Bumblebees may not be the most favorite bee of gardeners, but they are important. They are one of the first bees I see each spring (along with honeybees ) and they are the largest. My kids like to ask... Jan 19, 2023 Blog
Wordpress Author Dark Leaves - Adding Depth to the Garden Putting dark leaves in the garden not only adds depth, but also intrigue, and if done right, mystery. Plants with dark leaves are rare in nature, but abound in the nursery trade, after being bred and ... Jan 12, 2023 Blog
Wordpress Author New Plants : What is Coming in 2023 Well, it is a new year, and new plants are coming to the nursery. Now, that does not entirely mean that these are all brand new plants that have never been grown before. Some, I have been growing in m... Jan 5, 2023 Blog
Wordpress Author Guide To Growing Oaks: Benefits of Oak Trees I have been wanting t write on this topic for awhile; the benefits of oak trees. Oak trees have so many benefits, and it can be difficult to go into them all in a single post. That is why I have broke... Dec 29, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Garden Tour with the Kansas Gardener It is that time of year again, time for a tour through my gardens! 2022 was one of the most difficult years for me at our house. Besides gardening through a drought and hot summer, my mower never did ... Dec 22, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Garden Review - 2022 It is that time of year again, time for an annual garden review. Each December, I look back on the year to see how annuals, perennials, and more fared during the year’s weather and extreme events. For... Dec 15, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Growing Giant Pumpkins Have you ever wanted to try growing giant pumpkins? In 2022, Duane Hansen of Syracuse, NE did just that, and set a world record too. I met Duane at a meeting of the Nebraska City Talkin’ Dirt Group in... Dec 8, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Underused Plants As you spend your time planning for next year, look for underused plants. They come in all shapes and sizes, and many of them can be stars of the garden. I spend a lot of time with such plants, trying... Dec 1, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Flowers for Honeybees Honeybees are often considered the important bee on this earth. While that is strictly not true, honeybees are an important food producer for us and do a great job pollinating our flowers. And I do no... Nov 24, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Drought Tolerant Plants - Learning From 2022 Drought in 2022 has been very tough on a lot of gardeners, not just those in Kansas and Nebraska. However, a lot of good has also come from the drought and heat. We have learned a lot about our landsc... Nov 17, 2022 Blog
Wordpress Author Organic Gardener - What Does it Mean? What does it mean to be an organic gardener? This term gets thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really mean? How many people really understand what it means to be an organic gardener? And... Nov 10, 2022 Blog