Fruits & Vegetables

Oregano

MF2621

Oregano is used as both a culinary and medicinal herb. The essential oil is a powerful antimicrobial and has been used to sterilize plant cell cultures in tissue culture experiments.

Published Date: May 2004

Burdock

by Rhonda Janke Jeanie DeArmond

MF2609

Burdock, also known as gobo, is a main root vegetable in Asian cooking and a medicinal herb. Burdock is common along streams in the shade.

Published Date: May 2004

Chinese Milkvetch

by Rhonda Janke Jeanie DeArmond

MF2612

This plant's root is widely and safely used in Chinese medicine but is related to species from North America, including Missouri milkvetch and woolly loco which are poisonous.

Published Date: May 2004

Raised bed gardens are a popular way for today’s gardener to produce fresh, high quality, good tasting vegetables. This updated guide includes tips for selecting the right location, soil mix, watering, fertilizing, and other considerations. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2022

Growing Herbs for Home Use

by Rhonda Janke

MF2579

This publication describes common medicinal and tea herbs. It covers how to grow them and how to use them. 8 pages.

Published Date: Nov 2003

Beebalm/Monarda

by Rhonda Janke Jeanie DeArmond

MF2605

Monarda species are in the mint family and have a square stem and pleasant fragrance. Historically, all have been used medicinally.

Published Date: May 2004

Boneset

by Rhonda Janke Jeanie DeArmond

MF2607

It is called Boneset because its leaves were once used to treat breakbone (or dengue) fever. It contains potentially liver-harming alkaloids, so it should be used with caution.

Published Date: May 2004

Exhibiting Fruits and Vegetables

C405

Tips for making selections and preparing your display, plus what the judge looks for when placing exhibits. 16 pages, 8.5"x 5.5", b/w.

Revision Date: May 2019

Container Gardening--Vegetable Gardens

by Charles W. Marr

EP31

Container gardens are an answer for persons with limited garden space. Residents of apartments can still enjoy gardening.

Published Date: May 1998

Rhubarb

by Ward Upham

EP99

Publication describes how to grow rhubarb in home gardens. This perennial spring vegetable can be planted once and harvested for many years. 2-page, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2019

Recommended Vegetable Varieties

by Ward Upham

L41

Available selections for Kansas gardeners, including many new and improved varieties. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Oct 2017

Drip Irrigation for Community Gardens

by Cary L. Rivard Ward Upham Cathie Lavis Cheryl R. Boyer

MF3124

Drip systems are a common method of irrigating vegetable crops. Such a system benefits a community garden by applying water directly to the plant root zone at a rate that can be absorbed by the soil without runoff. This publication shows how to install a successful drip irrigation system for community gardens, including small plots and home gardens. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Oct 2014

Watering Vegetable and Flower Gardens

by Ward Upham

MF2804

Generally, flower and vegetable beds should be watered when the top several inches of soil is dry. Dig down 2 to 4 inches with a trowel to determine if soil needs additional water. 2 p.

Published Date: Jan 2008