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Gardener’s almanac (April 6)
Plant – Cabbage, collards, chard, broccoli, endive, cauliflower, lettuce, potatoes, radishes, onions, peas, spinach, rhubarb, turnips and beets.
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Money-saving cleaners to gather for spring
Spring is in the air, and it sure smells clean.
Tours to be part of Art at the Arb next weekend at Bartlett Arboretum
Garden tours and a tree trail tour will be among the additions to the annual Art at the Arb Open House at Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine next weekend.
Vivid signs of spring
This spring’s decor is like exploring an art gallery. There is an artistic vibe to everything from dinnerware to drapery, photographs to textiles.
Tree Fest, farmers market opening next weekend
Easter will be here Sunday, and new life is all around us. But we have a bit of a warm-up left before the tulips start busting out all over. Then – watch out! A lot is about to happen.
New life is breaking out all overEaster basket is about to spill its blooms
A complementary color scheme implemented in the garden from late winter to very early spring can be just the jolt you need to get you out of the cold-weather doldrums. I was visiting Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga., recently, and you would have thought a rock star was there.
Gardener’s almanac (March 30)
Pruning shrubs – Shrubs that bloom on a current season’s growth or that do not produce ornamental flowers are best pruned now. Don’t prune spring-flowering shrubs now.
The Grapevine (March 30)
When shopping for an Easter lily, look for a plant that is well-proportioned and balanced, has flowers in various stages of ripeness, has foliage that is rich green and dense down to the soil line, and is not waterlogged or wilted.
Planning for moisture, gardeners plant fruit
It’s been lovely to watch more new growth come out this first week of spring – more daffodils blooming and tulips popping up, quince and forsythia starting to show some color – albeit with snow in the forecast.
Gardener’s almanac (March 23)
Plant – Rhubarb, strawberries, potatoes, onions, peas, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, radishes, onions, spinach, turnips, beets.
Arborist: Plant trees to help offset thinning of Wichita’s canopy
On the first day of spring, the city arborist has a plea: Plant a tree.
The Grapevine (March 23)
Q: I own some watercolor paintings. Is it really necessary to have a mat cut for them, in addition to the frame and glass?
Gilt trip: 'Downton' style glamour
Intrigued by the drama and inspired by the sophistication of British aristocrats in “Downton Abbey,” some fans are plotting to bring the series’ style into their own houses, from gilded finishes to opulent upholstery to portrait paintings.
Easter decorating made easy
Fuzzy chicks and cute bunnies are part of the pastel pantheon of Easter decor, and their charm helps define the look of the season.
As spring arrives, consider yard plants’ water needs
Unlike a winter that held back until the end, spring is not holding back.
Gardener’s almanac (March 16)
Weedy clumps – Wild onion, wild garlic and star of Bethlehem are showing up in some landscapes in wiry green clumps. Treatments include Weed Free Zone and Speed Zone, also effective on dandelions, Ward Upham of K-State says. You can also use 2,4-D or 2,4-D + MCPP + Dicamba (i.e., Trimec, Weed-Out, Weed-B-Gon) on wild onion and garlic in March on a day that is at least 50 degrees.
The Grapevine (March 16)
You can give a Mason jar or other food jar a colorful tint in about 10 minutes. You need white glue, a sponge brush and food coloring. How to do it:
Housing trends through the decades
Wichita’s buildings display a diverse range of architecture.
Organize closets on the cheap
There’s only one thing more satisfying than organizing your closet:
Keep the lawn alive with a minimum of water
As the city of Wichita considers watering restrictions, The Eagle has been asking people about their own water use and how they might conserve water.
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