Dirty Dozen: Terrestrial Invasive Species of the Blackland Prairie

Dirty Dozen: Terrestrial Invasive Species of the Blackland Prairie Invasive species can threaten the survival of native species and can cause significant economic damage. Learn about the twelve least-wanted species, […]
Planning Your Garden

Planning Your Garden Covers important things to consider in planning your garden: location, orientation, size, and timing. Discusses putting all these pieces together
Rose Rosette Disease

Rose Rosette Disease Thorough discussion of symptoms, with illustrations. Causes and remediation.
All About Ladybugs

All About Ladybugs All about lady beetles: life cycle, history, identification, native lady beetles, use as a biological control and how to attract lady beetles.
Seed Starting

Seed Starting Learn how to start seeds, and get a jump on the spring growing season or grow those summer greens year-round. Growing medium, water and light requirements, easiest seeds […]
Fall Vegetable Gardening

Fall Vegetable Gardening How a fall vegetable garden is different from spring and summer gardens. Plant selection and growth requirements.
Edible Landscaping

Edible Landscaping Ways to incorporate fruit, vegetables, herbs and more into your landscape without having the “vegetable garden” look. Plant list provided.
Soil Preparation

Soil Preparation How to prepare your soil for a garden: what compost is, how to build a compost bin, composting in the rows, proper soil ph, how to improve clay […]
Plants of the Bible

Plants of the Bible Plants were an important part of life in Biblical times. They provided many of the things needed for survival: food, fuel, medicine and building materials. Explore […]
Growing Vegetables in Containers

Growing Vegetables in Containers Plant selection, growing media, types of containers, light and location, fertilizers.