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Hostas, the stars of shady landscapes, earned the National Garden Bureau’s nod as Perennial of the Year for 2024. (Photo by David Trinklein.)
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Hosta steps out of the shadows in 2024

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Read More

Because perennials are less formal than annuals, they often are used in border plantings such as those pictured. (Photo courtesy of University of Missouri Extension.)
Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Less is more: Time to divide and conquer perennials

Wooden basket full of fresh, organic vegetables. (iStock - Brzozowska)
Horticulture

Cool-season vegetables are hot choice for fall garden



Ho-ho-hold the holiday decorations

Spring flowers shine from bulbs planted in the fall

Pumpkins usher in fall decorations, foods

Fall flowers usher out summer in a blaze of color

Plant a peck of sweet peppers

Missouri’s fall foliage color show begins soon

Autumn is pumpkin time

Conditions are right now for cracking, splitting tomatoes