Put bulbs to bed for the winter
Bruce Chladny, horticulture agent at K State Research and Extension Douglas County, offers fall bulb planting guidance. Plant crocus tulips and daffodils in full sun to partial shade with sandy loam soil, amendments, and fertilization. Plant at two to three times bulb width, mulch after freeze, and keep roots moist.
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Bruce Chladny
K-State Research and Extension
Douglas County
Mums bloom on Henrys farm near Stull milestone
Marcia Henry and Roy Henry celebrate raising 1,000 chrysanthemum plants at Henrys Plant Farm, north of Stull, after 20 years in business. The farm offers 2-gallon pots from 8 am to 7 pm weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm Sundays, with displays in 16 greenhouses and varieties including Harvest Emily and Helen. Visitors can tour the gardens and Mums are also sold at the Lawrence Farmers Market Saturdays.
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Lawrence Farmers Market
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Helen
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Mum
October garden tasks to unwind and prepare for spring
October signals end of season but activity remains with bulb planting at correct depth, overwintering tender bulbs, harvesting caladium and gladioli, and proper storage. Careful soil, ventilation, and temperature control keep rhizomes and tubers healthy for replanting next spring. Carol Boncella, education coordinator at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and garden writer for the Journal-World.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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