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  • Sep

    14

    Harvesting Sweet Potatoes

    Sweet potatoes should be harvested no later than the first fall freeze because cold temperatures can damage the sensitive roots. However, you may want to harvest earlier if you prefer a smaller sweet potato. Test dig a hill to see...

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  • Sep

    9

    Garden Spiders

    People may become concerned when they see a large, noticeable spider setting up shop in or near the garden. These garden spiders feed on insects and are considered beneficial.       There are actually two common species of garden spiders...

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  • Jul

    21

    Squash Vine Borer

    If you have squash or related plants that suddenly wilt and die, you may have squash vine borer. This insect will bore into the stems of squash, zucchini, pumpkins and gourds. Hubbard squash are a favorite, and butternuts are less...

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  • Jul

    7

    Tan or White Drupelets on Blackberry and Raspberry Fruit

    Blackberry and raspberry fruit will often develop white or tan drupelets on the berry. Though we are not completely sure of the cause, two commonly given reasons are stinkbug damage and sunscald.  Damage has been attributed to stinkbugs if the...

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  • Jun

    29

    Vegetables Produce Flowers But No Fruit

       If you have vegetables that are blooming but not setting fruit, you may have a problem with flower pollination. There are several possible reasons for this that usually vary by species. One condition that can affect several species at...

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  • Jun

    19

    Bacterial Spot of Peach

    This bacterial disease is a common disease in Kansas but rarely causes extensive losses in fruit quality or production. The disease affects leaves, fruit, and occasionally twigs. Leaf infections first appear as small, pale green to yellow angular spots. These...

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  • Oct

    9

    Edible of the Month: Pumpkins

    By: Charlie Nardozzi Ripe pumpkins are one of the sure signs of fall. For painting and carving, it's best to choose a variety with smooth skin. No other vegetable says 'fall' like the pumpkin. This Native American fruit can range...

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  • Jul

    28

    July Gardening Calendar Week 4

    Ornamentals Provide water in the garden for the birds, especially during dry weather. Remove infected leaves from roses. Pick up fallen leaves. Continue fungicidal sprays as needed. While spraying roses with fungicides, mix extra and spray hardy phlox to prevent...

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  • Jul

    6

    July Gardening Calendar Week 2

    Ornamentals Provide water in the garden for the birds, especially during dry weather. Remove infected leaves from roses. Pick up fallen leaves. Continue fungicidal sprays as needed. While spraying roses with fungicides, mix extra and spray hardy phlox to prevent...

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  • Jul

    1

    Missouri weather makes lawn management difficult

    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Any grass can be grown in Missouri, but none grow well because of the state’s cold winters and hot summers. University of Missouri Extension turfgrass specialist Lee Miller says both warm season and cool season grasses can...

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University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Program