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Commercial Horticulture Newsletter by MU Extension 9/8/22 -Topics Include: Pawpaw Harvest and Use, Timing Melon Harvest, Indoor Mushroom Production, Pesticide Safety Equipment, Farm Business and Tax Management, Check MO Tomato School Recordings, Upcoming Class Offerings, Resources for Growers, and Much More Here.
'Vegetable Harvest and Storage' Reviewed by David H. Trinklein, MU Division of Plant Sciences: Timely harvest and proper storage help maintain the quality and freshness of garden vegetables. This publication describes how and when to harvest vegetables; special harvest preparations and storage requirements; and appropriate length and kinds of storage. Continue here.
'Fall flowers usher out summer in a blaze of color' by Linda Geist for MU Extension Aug 30, 2022: Fall is time for the changing of the guard in flower beds and containers. As some summer flowers... fade into the background... many nurseries and garden centers offer replacement plants such as mums, asters and pansies. Read more here.
'Sunflower: The story of this summer goddess begins with search for love' by Linda Geist for MU Extension Aug 31, 2022: Recently, sunflower has been the subject of breeding efforts aimed at making it a more attractive garden flower and cut flower. This has resulted in the introduction of a number of new varieties.... Read more here.
'Sweet Autumn Virginsbower'- Invasive Species Spotlight by MU Extension Natural Resources News Sept 2, 2022: Scientific name: Clematis terniflora. Sweet Autumn virginsbower is an ornamental, climbing vine. The leaves are opposite, compound (with 3-5 leaflets), and the margins are entire. Leaflets are each 2-3 in. (5-7.6 cm) long. White, fragrant, four-petaled flowers appear in the late summer through the fall. Seeds are also showy and production is prolific. Seed heads have long, silvery-gray, feather-like hairs attached. Read more here.
Perilla Mint (Perilla frutescens): Classification and Description. Perilla mint is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family. About 200 genera and 3200 species make up the mint plant family. An erect herb with distinctive green or purplish-green leaves with toothed margins. These plants emit a distinctive minty odor, especially when mature. Perilla mint is primarily a weed of pastures, hay fields, fencerows, and roadsides. This plant is extremely toxic to all kinds of cattle, sheep, and horses. Learn more here.
Invasive Burning Bush (Euonymous alatus): Winged burning bush, also known as winged wahoo and winged euonymus, was introduced to the U.S. around 1860 as an ornamental plant for use in landscaping. This time of year you can spot burning bush in the forested landscape. It is a good time to work on removal. It spreads quickly and shades out tree generation and other native forest floor species. A good native replacement for landscaping is Eastern Wahoo (Euonymous astropurpureus). Read More on Burning Bush.
Invasive and Exotic Species of North America, any species, including its seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological material capable of propagating that species, that is not native to that ecosystem; and whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Invasive.org is a joint project of Univ of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA Forest Service, USDA ID Technology Program, and USDA National Institute of Food and Agri. Learn more and explore here.
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms in an Agroforestry Practice PDF Link by Johann Bruhn MU Division of Plant Science: Shiitake mushrooms can be grown indoors or outdoors on almost any deciduous wood that retains its bark for a number of years. When shiitake are cultivated outdoors on logs in a managed shade environment, a forest farming practice is initiated. Learn more pdf here.
'For the Love of Garlic (Allium sativum)' by David Trinklein, MU Plant Science & Technology Sept 8, 2022: Having a unique aroma and taste, garlic has become one of America's favorite flavoring agents. If fact, the average American consumes six pounds of garlic each year. Learn about garlic's, history, types, growing and more here.
'Honey Bees as Pollinators, Their Habitats and Products' by MU Extension: The European honey bee (Apis mellifera), also known as the common or western honeybee, is the most influential insect for humankind, both in history and in the honey and wax resources it provides. Continue reading to learn more here.
'American Burying Beetle' by Angie Morfeld from Missouri Conservationist: August 2022: American burying beetles (Nicrophorus americanus) are the largest of the carrion beetles, growing up to 1 to 1¼ inches long. They are shiny black with bright orange-red bands on their elytra, or wing covers. They also have a bright orange-red patch just behind the head and a patch between the eyes; and are nocturnal, getting the munchies at night. Learn more here.
'Robber Flies aka Assassin Flies' by MDC Field Guide: More than 100 kinds of robber flies live in Missouri. Many aren’t much larger than your pinkie fingernail. Some, such as the red-footed cannibalfly, are as big as your thumb. All are deadly, if you’re an insect. Robber flies hunt during the hottest part of the day. The predatory habits of robber flies, both as adults and larvae, tend to put them into the same “beneficial” category as lady beetles, lacewings, mantises, and assassin bugs, since they devour many pest insects, including insects that damage crops. One species is known to prey on Japanese beetles. Some, however, eat honey bees, as well as wasps and bumble bees. Learn more from MDC.
'Flies - Leaf and stem miners' by Missouri Botanical Garden: Adult leafminers are minute larvae of black flies and some wasps and moths that damage a number of flowering plants and vegetables. They lay eggs on the undersides of leaves. Upon emerging, they tunnel into the leaves between the upper and lower surfaces to feed on the inner part. Learn more here.
Pest Alert! Shared by MU Extension Master Gardeners Have you seen galls on Chestnut trees? Chestnut species affected; Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima); Japanese chestnut; (Castanea crenata); European chestnut (Castanea sativa); American chestnut (Castanea dentata); Chinquapin (Castanea pumila). We need to know if you see any. Learn more, see details at this link.
Common Buckeye Butterfly (Junonia coenia), learn more from Missouri Deptartment of Conservation.
'Regal Fritillary Butterfly; Tending to the queen of the prairie' by Noppadol Paothong and Chris Barnhart from Missouri Conservationist Sept 2022: If you happen to spot an orange-and-black butterfly flutter over a prairie... you may want to take a second look. It could be a rare regal fritillary butterfly (Speyeria idalia). Of the 16 species of Speyeria, only three live in Missouri. The greatest threat to the regal fritillary is habitat fragmentation... regal fritillary butterflies might have a fighting chance. MDC, with help from Missouri State University (MSU), is examining the butterfly’s reproduction, developing methods to raise them in captivity, and introducing them to suitable sites. Learn more and view the photo gallery at the bottom of the page.
VIDEO: 'Intro to Butterflies with Betsy Betros' - A Grow Native! Webinar YouTube Video: Learn the basics of butterfly biology, identification, and habitat needs including host plant information, on the major groups of butterflies in the lower Midwest. Recorded with Betsy Betros, see more information below. Watch the 1 hr. 37 min. video here.
MULCHES: This guide from MU Extension may help you. 'Mulches' by Christopher J. Starbuck, MU Dept of Horticulture: Mulches provide many benefits to plants. Benefits vary with the material used, the type of soil, the kind of plant and the cultural practices used. Mulches also may be used to make landscapes more attractive and usable and to reduce the amount of maintenance work. Learn more read on here.
'Cover Crops in Missouri: Putting Them to Work on Your Farm (or garden)' by MU Extension: Sunlight powers agriculture and, fortunately, is free to all farmers. The challenge is to harvest as much sunlight as possible. Because commodity crops might be in the field for only four to five months, fields receive untapped sunlight for several months each year. To tap this free resource the rest of the year, consider planting cover crops. Cover crops protect the soil while improving soil health and providing living roots to feed the soil microbial community. Learn more here.
'Lasagna gardening: Layers and layers of goodness' by Linda Geist for MU Extension Aug 29, 2022: Fall is the perfect time to build a low-cost, nutrient-rich lasagna garden... no-till, no-dig gardening that uses materials typically thrown away such as kitchen and yard waste... environmentally friendly and frees the gardener from tilling, weeding and digging. Gardens also retain moisture well. Learn more here.
TWO LINKS: 'Sustainable Landscapes: Creating a Hügelkultur for Gardening with Stormwater Management Benefits' Published by OSU Ferguson College of Ag Research Feb. 2020: “Hügelkultur” is a German word that means mound culture or hill culture. A hügelkultur is a sloped and raised planting bed filled with topsoil, wood, and organic materials." Note, "Many consider the Hugelkultur the ultimate in raised garden beds." Learn more.
PLUS: HUGELKULTUR: WHAT IS IT, AND SHOULD IT BE USED IN HOME GARDENS? by WSU Extension here.
TWO LINKS: Pawpaw research publication for Missouri has been released by MU Extension. Interested in growing Pawpaw as a crop, this two-minute intro video guide by Patrick Byers will help get you started. --NOTE: This Agroforestry In Action pdf guide Growing and Marketing Pawpaw in Missouri by will provide written details.
'Gardening Courses' by National Gardening Association: These free online gardening courses were originally created in the late 1990s, and the information is as relevant today as ever before. We hope you enjoy learning about gardening through this rich resource. Good for children and grown-ups alike! Continue here.
'Roses: Care After Planting Including Winter Protection' David H. Trinklein, MU Horticulture State Specialist, Division of Plant Sciences: Roses are among our most treasured garden plants. However, proper care after planting is essential to develop plants into beautiful, productive specimens. Learn more about proper rose care from this MU Extension Guide.
'Home Propagation of Houseplants' by David H. Trinklein, MU Division of Plant Sciences: Take stem tip cuttings now to save space in the house when overwintering plants. Use of cuttings is a simple, inexpensive way to multiply houseplants and garden plants. Many plants can be propagated by cuttings, learn more from this guide.
'Home Propagation of Garden and Landscape Plants' by Michele R. Warmund, Fruit State Specialist, MU Division of Plant Sciences: Plant pieces severed from a parent plant and rooted to form new plants are called cuttings. New plants formed from cuttings have the same characteristics as the parent plant. The process of rooting cuttings is simple and inexpensive and requires little labor and equipment. Learn more.
'How to Plant a Tree' by Christopher J. Starbuck, MU Dept of Horticulture: Fall is a great time for planting trees and shrubs. They are a valuable part of any landscape. It is wise to put consideration into their selection, planting and maintenance. Learn more from this guide.
'Fertilizing Shade Trees' by Christopher J. Starbuck, MU Dept of Horticulture: Is fertilizer needed? If fertilizer is required for trees, fertilizer can be applied now through April. Fertilizing is best done according to a soil test. Learn more, see MU Guide G6865.
'The Intriguing Disappearance of Silphium' by David Trinklein, MU Division of Plant Science & Technology Sept 22, 2022: When a species becomes extinct, we normally assume that it is an animal of some sort. Plants also become extinct. Today, silphium is nowhere to be found and, for that reason, considered to be extinct. Learn more here.
Corn and Maize Presentation Recordings are Available Online from National Agricultural Library News Sept 20, 2022: The National Agricultural Library (NAL) hosted a three-part webinar series titled Zea mays L. | Maize | Corn: Its Science, Culture, and Cuisine during summer 2022. Presentation recordings from all three webinars are publicly available and can be viewed here.
THREE YEARS: Welcome to Horticulture Webinar/Videos UK & KSU Home Gardener Archives
'Welcome to Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays Video Archives Season ONE 2020 by Kentucky Hort News: Each of the video trainings shown were taught by University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University agents and specialists during 2020 with home gardeners in mind. If you have questions about the videos please email us. Pick and choose the videos from 35 in the library for your review here.
'Welcome to Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays Video Archives Season TWO 2021 by Kentucky Hort News: Each of the video trainings shown were taught by University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University agents and specialists during 2021 with home gardeners in mind. If you have questions about the videos please email us. Pick and choose the videos from 37 in the library for your review here.
'Welcome to Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays Video Archives Season THREE 2022 by Kentucky Hort News: Each of the video trainings shown were taught by University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University agents and specialists during 2022 with home gardeners in mind. If you have questions about the videos please email us. Pick and choose the videos from the library (new one weekly) for review here.
Natural Resources News - Live. Learn. Grow. by MU Extension Sept 2022: Happy Fall! This is a great time of year to get outside! The leaves will be changing soon.... This is also a great time to think about practices to improve forest condition and wildlife habitat, including invasive plants. Check out the topics, workshops, classes, other resources and events here.
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