There are numerous products on the market that promote a more environmentally friendly way of cleaning your home.  The use of products that are less toxic and harmful starts right in your own kitchen.

Peaches that are mature enough to pick are still hard. They do not give when lightly squeezed. However, these peaches will ripen off the tree and will have very good quality. They may not be quite as sweet as a tree-ripened peach but are still very good. So what do we look for to tell if a peach is mature enough to harvest?

Ten Johnson County 4-H Shooting Sports members went to Grand Island, Nebraska this summer, competing in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.  Members and teams representing 9 disciplines competed against each other as individuals and as part of the Kansas state team.  

Join the EMG’s Backyard Garden Demonstration Garden on August 28 for open garden time from 9 to 11 a.m.on August 28. The tomato tasting party is free and no registration is required. What will be your favorite? Or register to learn how to make a flower arrangement using fresh flowers from the garden.

Some things never change. For instance, whenever the topic of canning arises, you can bet your bottom dollar that a story about someone’s grandmother and her pantry/basement full of jewel-like jars lining dusty shelves is quick to appear on the horizon. But, while some things never change, some things DO.  And this definitely applies to the process of home canning foods.

The dead of summer may not feel like the best time to dig in the garden. However, now is the recommended time to divide one of our most beloved garden plants – the iris. Learn the ins and outs to maintain this popular plant.

Pond management and maintenance can be a tricky process in a perfectly controlled environment. Add in fluctuating temperatures and rainfall, and it can be a nightmare. There are several key things to keep in mind that can help you keep your ponds healthy and a fun place to be this summer.

“Why won’t my grass grow in the shade?” This is a common question that does not have a simple answer. Learn more about the challenges of establishing and keeping that carpet of green in the shade.

Everyone appreciates a splash of color in the landscape on hot summer days. Achieving that pop of color can be tricky and requires some planning. Take a look at these dependable summer bloomers that are sure to put a smile on your face.

Here is a simple list to keep your garden looking its best in August and beyond.