Midges Loom Over Fourth of July Homes
Bruce Chiadny notes midges and gnats, harmless to humans, may swarm at dusk after wet spells. They breed in standing water and vegetation, with four to five week life cycles and temporary nuisance. Control focuses on removing breeding sites. sprays offer limited, non residual effectiveness. For guidance contact K-State Extension Douglas County horticulture agent Bruce Chladny at 843-7058.
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Bruce Chladny
K-State Research and Extension
Douglas County
Kansas State horticulture events and seminars listed
Kansas State University Research and Extension outlines area and statewide horticultural events. July 17 Daylily Bloom Viewing Day at K-State Gardens Manhattan. July 31 Open House Field Day at Olathe Horticulture Center. Aug 5 Kansas Turfgrass Field Day at Rocky Ford Manhattan. Oct 2 Composting Demonstration at K-State Gardens Manhattan. Master Gardeners offer seminars and gardening Q&A in Wichita July 10-11 Garden Tours and July 24 Tomato Day and sale.
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Kansas State University Research and Extension
K-State Gardens
Manhattan
Olathe Horticulture Center
Kansas
Rocky Ford
K-State
Wichita Area Garden Council
Wichita
Lawrence gardeners bloom into neighborhood spectacle
Don and Judy LaFond transform over 75 percent of their northwest Lawrence property into lush flower beds inviting passers by. Neighbors join in with complementary plantings and shared labor, while the couple shares tips and plants on Sunflower Broadbands Home and Away. Aired times are listed for the weekly program hosted by Cathy Hamilton.
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Don
Judy LaFond
LaFond
LaFonds
Lawrence
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Allison Harwood
Claire Hunt
Clinton Parkway
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