Environmental stress such as temperature fluctuations can cause cole crops including cauliflower and broccoli to bolt. “Bolting” refers to premature flowering and negatively affects the taste. Ensure cool season vegetables are receiving consistent moisture, especially with the heat and wind we’ve experienced lately. One-inch of water per week is typically enough for these crops. You can test the moisture of the soil by inserting your finger to a depth of one inc Continue fertilizing every two to three weeks until harvest. Fertilizer can be applied on the soil surface next to the rows of plants. This technique is called “side dressing”. Use a high nitrogen source of fertilizer such as blood meal. Lawn fertilizers could be used but cut the rate in half. Do not use lawn fertilizers that include weed killers or preventers.

25 Years Ago April 28 - May 4, 1999 The Columbus Unified High School Future Farmers of America chapter has two teams which are state champions. Members of the first placed horse judging team are sophomore Ryan Harrington, juniors Robbie Carpino and Zack Robinson and senior Jerry York.

25 Years Ago April 21 - 27, 1999 Weir Elementary students who were chosen to represent Weir in the annual Young Authors Conference at Pittsburg State University were: First Grade – Nathan Barnes, Colton Boyer and Johnny LeBoeuf; Second Grade – Amanda Barnes, Hali Dawe and Alyssa Uber; Third Grade – Stephanie Hale, Kassie Leonard, Zachary Solomon, Ashley Spencer and Jacob Wilson; Fourth Grade – Dwight Hale, Micah Holden and Kelci Mason; Fifth Grade – Tommy Heskett. Emilee Jo Sandberg, of Pittsburg, announces the birth of her baby brother, Nicholas David, on March 26, 1999 at Mt.

The Beginning of Knowledge All things belong to God (Psalm 24:1). That is why it is so strange to hear someone say that they are not concerned about the end of time.

DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN Trouble sleeping? You are not alone.

An exceedingly common question I get in clinic, especially in the heart of a South Dakota winter, is how to remedy dry skin. And the questions aren’t just in clinic; my own kids, family, friends, everyone seems to have an occasional problem with dry and irritated skin.

25 Years Ago April 21 - 27, 1999 Lisa Overman claimed her innocence after being thrown in jail during the American Heart Association Cardiac Arrest event. Judge Heartless was played by Ron Amyx.

Last week I wrote about the Little House on the Prairie Site near Independence, Kansas. It is just one of many interesting historical sites here in our corner of the state.

Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. Existing plantings can be divided at this time as well. Fall and winter is when these bulbs are developing the root system that will support the above-ground growth in the spring.

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.