Gwen Funk

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is an excellent, highly recommended native plant for pollinators. It is especially good for native bee support. (Photo by Katie Kammler.)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Pollinators: Patience pays off

MU Extension specialist Gwen Funk recommends delaying mowing and major cleanup so early pollinators can emerge from stems, leaves and soil safely. Read More

The 48th annual MU Hundley-Whaley Farm, Field and Family Day at Albany on Sept. 3 features wagon tours with overviews of ongoing research at the farm. MU Extension specialists and other industry experts will offer insight into current crop diseases, soybean research and topics from whiskey corn to pollinators. (File photo by Linda Geist.)
Kansas, Midwestern Region, Missouri, Nebraska, Other Crops, Regional Roundup, Soybeans

MU Hundley-Whaley field and family day set for Sept. 3

Flower carpet of three colors of petunias - red, blue, white. (iStock │ #1412834885 - my own photos)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Red, white and blue for the green thumb

Farmer at market hands purchase to customer over colorful blend of organic produce (Photo: iStock │ #1479535214 - Donte Tatum)

Learn to sell at farmers markets in March