Three Diseases found in 2014
What a year this has been! With some of the coldest recorded winter days, a very wet spring and fall, and an exceptionally cool summer; we have seen a record amount of diseases popping up in landscapes across northeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska. Typically, my consulting covers scorching, chemical drift, and wilting on trees and […]
Weed Files: Poison Hemlock
This biennial forb was introduced from Europe. It grows 3 to 10 feet tall and has white flowers resembling carrot. The leaves are ferny, and can often be confused with Queen Anne’s lace and wild carrot. All parts of the plant are poisonous. It should be removed from garden beds and any remaining roots […]
Insects: Pests, Pollinators, & Beneficials
Almost every day in our amazing world, I come across an insect I have not seen before. Usually, this is followed by excitement and the snapping of multiple photos with my camera. When I first started into horticulture, years ago, I had no idea the impact insects would have on my work and career. I […]
Genista Broom Moth Caterpillar on Blue False Indigo
Friend or Foe? Today we identified a caterpillar on our Baptisia or Blue False Indigo plants. This cute critter is known as a Genista Broom Month. It gets its name from the Broom Plant, Genista, in which it feeds. It is native to the United States and is prominent in the Southern U.S. In some […]
