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Submit samples to identify unknown plants

Some plants growing in home landscapes may be difficult to identify or differentiate from similar looking plants. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says she often receives questions related to identifying landscape plants.

Haysville Memories

7 Years Ago Casey Hostetler, an athlete with the Haysville Hornets Special Olympics sports team, has been awarded one of Special Olympics’ highest awards, the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year award for 2017-2018.

Expert suggests adding leaves to compost bins

Cold temperatures came on quickly in Kansas, and leaves have fallen from most trees. While keeping up with leaves every fall is a challenge, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says the amount of leaf cover on the ground has an impact on the underlying plants.

It’s time to stop paying for antivirus software

TSnews It’s natural to be concerned about viruses and malware: They can wreck your computer, steal or delete your personal data, and cost you money. In the face of a threat like that, it’s only prudent to want protection.

Kansas farmers boost cotton acres

Cotton ‘picks’ up in popularity in Kansas Kansas Living Real quick – check the tag on your shirt. No, I won’t respond with the classic pick-up line claiming you’re made in heaven (but that checks out too).
Talan Shinn has harvested cotton on his Sumner County farm for 16 years. His family was one of the first in the area to begin growing cotton. Kansas Living/Contributed photo

Make a plan to survive the food ‘marathon’

Americans are about to enter the food and party marathon. Kansas State University family and consumer sciences specialist Sharolyn Jackson said Halloween kicks off a more than three-month span – ending with the Super Bowl – in which the temptation to over-indulge is high.
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