Ornamentals

Marsh Mallow

MF2617

Some believe marshmallows were originally made from the root of this plant, cooked with sugar and whipped until they were fluffy. Marsh mallow is a beautiful plant in the landscape.

Published Date: May 2004

Milk Thistle

by Rhonda Janke

MF2618

Milk thistle is quite attractive in the flower garden and the blooms attract butterflies. Approved in Europe for treatment of upset stomach and liver and gallbladder ailments. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: May 2004

Mullein

by Rhonda Janke

MF2619

The leaves make a mild tea that soothes the throat. The plant contains verbascoside, which has antiseptic, antitumor, antibacterial and immunosuppressant properties.

Published Date: May 2004

Borage

by Rhonda Janke Jeanie DeArmond

MF2608

Bees enjoy the prolific flowers of this green and prickly plant. The fresh leaves may cause contact dermatitis. Borage leaves contain potentially liver-toxic alkaloids.

Published Date: May 2004

Calendula

by Rhonda Janke Jeanie DeArmond

MF2610

Historically, calendula blossoms were used to color broth, rice and other foods as a substitute for saffron, but is now primarily used as skin cream, oil or lotion.

Published Date: May 2004

Evening Primrose

by Rhonda Janke Jeanie DeArmond

MF2611

Evening primrose opens its flowers only in evening. Oil from seed is the most common medicinal product. Good source of gamma-linolenic acid; potential to reduce seizure threshold.

Published Date: May 2004

Feverfew

by Rhonda Janke

MF2614

Recently laboratory research and clinical trials have shown the usefulness of this plant as a preventative treatment for migraine headaches. Fresh leaves may cause dermatitis.

Published Date: May 2004

Preserving Flowers and Decorative Foliages with Glycerin and Dye

by Alan B. Stevens

MF2446

Dried flowers are useful floral decorations, but are brittle. A solution of glycerin & water to preserve decorative foliages yields a product that is soft & pliable & remains so for several years.

Published Date: Apr 2000

Blue Vervain

by Jeanie DeArmond Rhonda Janke

MF2606

The blue vervain, or Verbena hastata, is the most popular Verbena today, has medicinal properties. It should not be taken during pregnancy.

Published Date: May 2004

Pine Diseases In Kansas: Tip Blight, Dothistroma Needle Blight, and Pine Wilt

by Megan M. Kennelly

L722

Discusses the causes and controls of sphaeropsis tip blight, dothistroma needle blight and pine wilt. 6 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2013

How to Plant a Ball-in-Burlap Tree/How to Plant a Container-Grown Tree

by Cathie Lavis

MF3313

Best practices for planting trees in the home landscape. 2-page b/w.

Published Date: Jul 2016

Pruning Shrubs

by Cheryl R. Boyer Jason J. Griffin Charles J. Barden Ward Upham

MF2998

Advice to help prune shrubs. When to Prune. Light pruning, no more than 10 percent, can be done anytime of year. Timing for more severe pruning is determined by when the shrub flowers. 2 p.

Published Date: Aug 2011