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Released: Feb. 15, 2002 Early Spring, 2002 Yard 'n Garden Since last fall, Americans have been reeling from repeated blows to the spirit and threats to hope, hearth and health. As one result, they’ve been reassessing what’s important. Many have been "getting back to the basics" -- spending more time with home and family. As another result, however, 2002 could very well become the Year of the Garden. Die-hard nature lovers have always believed plants somehow feed the spirit, as well as the body. Today’s scientists are finding more and more proof to back up this belief . So, this year Americans may not so much turn over a new leaf as turn to their long-time No. 1 leisure-time activity in a much bigger way. The horticultural specialists and researchers at Kansas State will be serving as sources for several news packets we hope can help you cover this on-going, yet emerging topic. The first packet concentrates on early-spring chores and decisions, including: 1) Planting a Tree Can Mean Years of Pleasure or Disappointment 2) K-State Forester Updates Planting Recommendations 3) Plant Health and Looks Both Should
Be Reasons to Prune 4) Spring’s Care May Determine Turf’s Health, Quality, Lifespan 5) Today’s Upscale Salads Related to Old-Time ‘Foraged’ Greens 7) Pride of Kansas Now Is Four Sure-Fire Plants 8) Design Your Own: Hanging Basket Plantings Can Look Artfully Natural 9) Moss-Covered Baskets Often ‘Hanged to Death’ 10) Yard 'n Garden News Briefs Sale Transplants a Gamble ‘Hardy’ Plants Can Freeze, Too Easiest Landscape Chore? Feeding Trees! To Mulch or Not to Mulch Trees We hope these stories and the upcoming packets will be useful to you. These news features are written and provided by:Kathleen Ward, Communications Specialist, K-State Research and Extension
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