Author: Katie Shockley

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Gardening 101: Summer Squash

Summer squash, such as zucchini, yellow crookneck, yellow straightneck (saffron), and pattypan, are warm-season plants. They grow on large, bushy plants or on vines and are ready to harvest seven to eight weeks after planting. They are a versatile vegetable …

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Gardening 101: Windowsill Herb Gardens

The summer outdoor growing season may be winding down, but your gardening adventure doesn’t have to end. Growing herb gardens on your windowsill is a way to keep your garden thumb green and add a touch of color and flavor …

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Gardening 101: All Things Spinach

Spinach, like lettuce, is a vegetable that likes cooler weather. Spinach is also very nutritious, providing fiber, potassium, iron, protein, and calcium. It grows well in early spring and late summer. With the right weather, some types of spinach can …

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Gardening 101 Newsletter: All Things Lettuce

Lettuce is a cool-season vegetable, which means it does well in spring and late summer when temperatures are cooler. Unlike some other plants, such as zucchini and squash, lettuce can handle a little frost and still live. This makes it …

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Gardening 101: Managing Insect Pests

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Managing Insect Pests

Do you notice little holes that look like tiny bites taken out of your garden plants? They may be from insects eating your plants, causing chewing damage. Insects with mouthparts, such as beetles, caterpillars, earwigs, grasshoppers, and

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4-H educator begins in Johnson County

A 4-H/youth development educator has joined the Johnson County Extension Office.

Bryce McKenzie will begin Monday, June 29, in Buffalo.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the youth across Wyoming and Johnson County,” said McKenzie.

McKenzie …

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