Cynthia Domenghini



After Christmas, there are three used and old Christmas trees on the street, leaning against a concrete wall. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #405184089 - leopictures)

Once Christmas is over, what happens to the tree?

A man at a Christmas tree farm standing with the tree he cut down. (Adobe Stock │ #239441955 - CM Photo)

Tips for choosing and caring for live Christmas trees

Close up of a pink and white amaryllis flower. (Photo: iStock - TeleMakro Fotografie │ Ina Hensel)

Holiday blooms need to be planted soon

Old rusty traditional tools, instruments, implements and farm or household equipment on wooden shed wall background. (Photo: iStock - AVolke)

After the season: A few chores remain for gardeners

You’ve moved plants indoors: now what?

Carved jack-o-lantern (Photo: iStock - IvanMikhaylov)

Picking and preserving the perfect pumpkin

Some homeowners may choose to save on their watering bill by waiting a couple weeks later to seed cool-season grasses this year, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Fall mowing will set lawn up for winter success

Farmer planting garlic in the vegetable garden (Photo: iStock - YuriyS)

Got Garlic? Kansas’ climate is well-suited for a healthy crop