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ugust is the pivotal month for gardeners because they are about ready to throw in the towel. It is a time when insects, weeds and the weather have taken a toll on the once flourishing vegetable garden. In spite of the ravages of nature, many gardeners were able to obtain a bountiful harvest (although I have heard of disappointing reports from some gardeners). For truly optimistic gardeners, “there is always next year!”
Aside from visiting with gardeners about their various horticultural concerns, I have been busy making preparations for this year’s Master Gardener basic training event scheduled to begin September 20. Applications forms have been mailed out to persons that have indicated an interest in the training. I have had some applications returned; however, I still need more to meet the mandatory 15 required by the state horticulture department. When I was in Manhattan recently, I picked up the Master Gardener training manuals that I ordered; they are in my office.
August 17, 2019 was a great day for the Wildcat District 4-H kids who participated in the annual, state horticulture judging contest. The contest was held in Manhattan at K-State’s Throckmorton Hall. Young 4-H contestants from across the state vied for top honors, competing in the class judging, written exam, and plant identification sections.
The outcome was fairly good for the Wildcat District; our intermediate team took second place, and our senior team took third. After the “grueling contest” I and the kids, grandmother and the coach, those who accompanied me in the district’s van, went to Vista Burger for lunch. Going to Vista Burger after the contest has been a yearly tradition since 2011!
FERTILIZING
FESCUE LAWN
BED BUGS
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NEW LAWN
LANDSCAPING PLANTING
FALL GARDENING