Rose of Sharon is a Beautiful Summer Loving Plant Colorful, showy flowers appear in summer in shades of white, red, pink and purple on the rose of Sharon bush. Growing rose of Sharon is an easy and effective way to add long lasting summer color with little fuss. The large, showy flowers attract birds, butterflies and other useful pollinators. How to Grow a Rose of Sharon Care for rose of Sharon, botanically named Hibiscus syriacus, is minimal....

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Tasty Recipe Starring Garden-Fresh Tomatoes This tortilla casserole is perfect for casual entertaining. Round out the meal with a crisp salad of wild greens, sliced tomatoes, or fresh avocados. Ingredients 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak 6 tbsp. lime juice ½ tsp. ancho chile pepper powder ¼ tsp. salt 1 large red onion 2 ear fresh corn 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans 2 jalapeño peppers 1 tsp. chopped chipotle pepper ¼ c....

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IN THE GARDEN Succulents are a popular trend in Kansas gardens Shallow containers planted with succulents have become popular accessories for heat drenched decks and patios. At center stage are echeverias, thick-leaved, tender plants that embody texture and horticulture architecture.   When combined with other succulents, such as the needle like or rounded leaves of sedum, the plants look like gems in a pot.   That’s the idea...

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FRESH, vine-ripened tomatoes are one of the great joys of summer. Sometimes diseases, pests and/or environmental stresses get in the way of our tomato harvests. Signs and Symptoms Black sunken areas on fruit Few flowers/flowers drop Dark, concentric spots Water-soaked lesions Cracks in fruit Yellowed, distorted leaves Wilted foliage Holes in leaves and fruit Collapsing fruit The best way to avoid tomato troubles is to start with healthy plants....

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at a glance for this month … Edge garden beds. Spend a few minutes every morning deadheading/pinching off spent flowers of plants. Save excess seed for next year – (after a year seed germination goes down). A cool, wet hand towel or bandana draped over the back of the neck will provide some relief during hot weather. Remember to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen! Check pesticides and make sure they are stored in a secure,...

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Petunias, a Spring Favorite IN YOUR GARDEN Nothing says spring like petunias. They are great for spring because they tolerate a light frost just fine but thrive in the sunny days of spring. There are two basic types of petunias grown, seed and vegetative (grown from cuttings). Vegetative petunias are probably more well known today. They are the cascading types used so much in containers and baskets. They are grown from a cutting that...

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