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Agriculture March 10, 2021 Garden tips Peoples and plants: Gluten-free for March buckwheat serves many purposes Kelley Rawlsky, Broomfield buckwheat.html. Another interesting use mation on fall cover croy Lawn and Turf (EPP-7313). Enterprise, Colo. One would think that this for buckwheat is for stuffing www.broomfieldenterprise. + Remove excessive thatch Trees & Shrubs plant would be part of the pillows. I have actually made com/2020/09/26/people-and- from warm-season lawns. De- - Prune spring flowering Buckwheat. wheat family, but it’s not. It’s some meditation cushions plants-cover-crops-can-work- thatching, if necessary, should plants, if needed, immediately When I think of the word entirely gluten-free. It is used using buckwheat. They are in- wonders-for-health-of-soil/. precede crabgrass control following their bloom period. buckwheat, three things come in various cuisines throughout credibly comfortable for long If you want to try your treatment. (HLA-6604) - Plant evergreen shrubs, to mind: The Little Rascals, the world. In addition to the sitting periods. hand at making homemade - Broadleaf weeds can eas- balled and burlapped, and bare pancakes and soba noodles. soba noodle, the French have Buckwheat is not only a buckwheat pancakes, Colorado ily be controlled in cool-season root trees and shrubs. ‘As much as I enjoyed that de- a buckwheat “galette” and the versatile crop, but the health State University has a recipe: lawns at this time with post- + Anthracnose control on lightful television series, it has Italians a “pizzoccheri.” There benefits for regular consump- chhs.source.colostate.edu/ emergent broadleaf herbicides. sycamore, maple, and oak very little to do with people is also a classic Russian “blini” tion are equally impressive. recipe-buckwheat-pancakes/. - Preemergent crabgrass. and plants. We'll be looking at which is used asa delivery Harvard T.H. Chan School of If you are feeling particu- should begin at bud swell. control chemicals can still be this tiny grain and its poten- system for caviar. magazine. Public Health discusses the applied to cool- and warm- (EPP-7634). + Diplodia Pine Tip blight tial health benefits. wsu.edu/2014/01/30/what- benefits of whole grains. Con- larly the ambitious, you might try soba noodles: magazine. season turfgrasses. Heed label Buckwheat is an ancient about-buckwheat/. suming whole grains can lower wsu.edu/web-extra/recipe- cautions when using any weed control on pines begins at bud grain and has been grown in Buckwheat is not only a total cholesterol, triglycerides killers near or in the root zone swell. sonoko-sakais-nihachi-soba- America since the colonial food source for humans and and insulin levels. Some can- of desirable plantings. - Chemical and physical times. During that period, it livestock, it is popular with cer studies, but not all, show noodles/. + March is the second-best control of galls (swellings) on was grown mainly for live- many insects. Beekeepers like a protective effect of eating Arianna Kelley Rawlsky time of the year to seed cool- stems of trees should begin stock feed and buckwheat this plant due to its long flow- whole grains. Due to the fiber has an M.S. in horticulture season turfgrass; however, now. (EPP-7168 & EPP-7306) flour. In the 1970s, popularity ering period. Many beneficial content in whole grains, diges- and is the director of Bringing fall is the best time to plant. + Dormant oil can still be of the grain increased due to insects, including pollinators, tive health is also supported. People and Plants Together, (HLA-6419) applied to control mites, galls, folks’ desire to have prepared are drawn to it, Individuals www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutri- an organization dedicated to + Cool-season lawns such as overwintering aphids, etc. breakfast cereals and because wishing to attract more wild- tionsource/what-should-you- bringing horticulture educa- bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass (EPP-7306) of increased exports to Japan life to their yard may plant eat/whole-grains/. tion and therapy to the com- may be fertilized now with the ~The first generation of for making soba noodles. buckwheat, as it provides seed You can grow buckwheat munity. For more information: first application of the season. Nantucket Pine Tip Moth Today, it is mainly grown for for birds and small mammals. here in Colorado, butI have PeopleAndPlantsTogether@ Usually, four applications of appears at this time. Begin human consumption. hort. extension. missouri.edu/publi- only done so as a cover crop gmail.com or follow us on fertilizer are required per year, pesticide applications in late purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/ cations/g4163. in the fall. For more infor- Facebook. in March, May, October, and March. (EPP-7306) November. (HLA-6420) + Control Eastern tent cat- Training young shade - Begin mowing cool-sea- son grasses at 1% to 3% inches erpillars as soon as the critters high. (HLA-6420) appear. Flowers & Vegetables Fruits + Cultivate annual flower - Continue to plant straw- and vegetable planting beds to berries, asparagus, and other destroy winter weeds. and ornamental trees small fruit crops this month. Apply mulch to control + Start your routine fruit tree weeds in beds. Landscape spray schedule prior to bud fabric barrier can reduce the break. (EPP-7319). - Remove amount of mulch but can dry winter mulch from strawber- out and prevent water pen- ries in early March (HLA- etration. Thus, organic litter 6214). Proper pruning when a should be needed. Jook as it thickens in years to fact sheet HLA-6415 Training makes the best mulch. CONTACT: Greg Hartman | - Prune roses just before tree is young will ultimately ‘At planting, decide on the come. Know the natural form Young Shade and Ornamental growth starts and begin a Beckham County OSU Extension result ina tree that is structur- system of guidance or training of the species. Remember — Trees. regular disease spray program Center | ally stronger, longer-lived, and you will follow based on the branches do not slowly rise (580) 928-2139 | greg.hart- CONTACT: Greg Hartman| as the foliage appears on sus- less costly to maintain. tree species’ growth habits. above the ground! As a tree ceptible varieties. (HLA-6403 [email protected] Training a tree early in its For instance, most oaks and grows, branches retain their Beckham County OSU Extension & EPP-7607) Oklahoma State University, life may prevent storm dam- sycamore develop a central position on the trunk, though Center | : Avoid excessive walking in compliance with Title VI and age when the tree approaches leader, whereas species such they increase in diameter and (580) 928-2139 | greg hart- and working in the garden VIl of the Civil Rights Act of maturity in 15 to 20 years. become more crowded. Spac- when foliage and soils are wet. 1964, Executive Order 11246 Training young trees should as elm and mulberry will ing scaffold branches radially [email protected] - Start warm-season veg- as amended, Title IX of the help reduce storm damage and always fork somewhere in the and vertically allows growth to Oklahoma State University, etable transplants indoors. Education Amendments of 1972, expensive pruning operations main trunk. For these species, be channeled where it will be in compliance with Title VIand + Divide and replant Americans with Disabilities Act of when the tree is mature. develop a modified central more effective. No more than VII of the Civil Rights Act of overcrowded, summer and fall 1990, and other federal laws and ‘There is no need to prune leader. The modified central 1/4 of the canopy should be 1964, Executive Order 11246 blooming perennials. Mow or regulations, does not discrimi- anewly planted tree unless leader is the most desirable removed at any one time. cut back old liriope and other nate on the basis of race, color, system for fruit trees doubling as amended, Title IX ofthe branches have been dam- During the training years, ornamental grasses before national origin, sex, age, religion, aged. It has been found that as yard trees. frequent inspections must be Education Amendments of 1972, new growth begins. disability, or status as a veteran removing tips and buds of Americans with Disabilities Act of Your cool-season veg- Walk around the tree made to channel growth in in any of its policies, practices or young trees slows root growth. before making any cuts and desirable directions. The more 1990, and other federal laws and etables like broccoli, cabbage, procedures. This includes but is inspect the overall branching carrot, lettuce, onion, peas, If trees are left unpruned, vigorous species require closer regulations, does not discrimi- spinach, turnips etc. should not limited to admissions, employ- expanding buds and new structure. Remove branches attention. At the end of the ment, financial aid, and educa- that are rubbing, shooting in- nate on the basis ofrace, color, be planted by the middle of leaves help root expansion and ward, or competing too closely season after leaf fall, inspect national origin, sex, age, religion, tional services. References within March. this publication to any specific tree establishment. Damaged to another branch. Narrow the tree and make any neces- disability, or status asa veteran - Watch for cutworms that sary corrective cuts. girdle newly planted veg- commercial product, process, or branches can be removed at branch angles may also need in any of its policies, practices or service by trade name, trademark, their point of origin, or they to be removed as they can ‘The tip of the main trunk etables during the first few can be cut back to a lateral be weak joints susceptible of a young shade tree should procedures. This includes but is weeks of establishment. Cab- service mark, manufacturer, or not limited to admissions, employ- bage looper and cabbageworm otherwise does not constitute or branch that will yield foliage to breakage. However, some not be cut back. Heading back, insects should be monitored imply endorsement by Oklahoma and bolster establishment the species have narrow branch as is practiced, is not beneficial ment, financial aid, and educa- and controlled in the garden Cooperative Extension Service. first season. angles and still have strong to most trees and often results tional services. References within Training begins the year joints such as zelkova. this publication to any specific in undesirable forks in the after transplanting, continues Early in the tree’s life, main trunk. This is especially commercial product, process, or decide which closely spaced service by trade name, trademark, through the next three to five true of species that already How many bedding years, and should be complete within eight to ten years. scaffold branches to keep. Scaffold branches are large branches that form the main fork, such as elm and maple. For more information service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or about training shade and imply endorsement by Oklahoma plants do I need? Following the training period, structure of the tree. Try to only maintenance pruning visualize how the tree will ornamental trees see OSU Cooperative Extension Service. Here is a simple way to inches. Multiply 125 (sq. ft.) Pruning roses avoid overbuying or under- x 1.44 (number of plants per Ramblers and small more foliage than necessary. buying the number of bed- flowered climbers that bloom Let autumn roses produce sq. ft. for 10 inches spacing) only in the spring should be ding plants you need for your = 180. You will need to buy hips (seed pods) to induce flower beds. All it takes is approximately 180 plants for pruned immediately following early freeze hardiness. some simple arithmetic. your bed. bloom. Spring flowering roses CONTACT: Greg Hartman| First, measure the area of ‘The pruning of roses var- centered plant. Thus, make all and shrubs set flowering buds Beckham County OSU Extension your garden and calculate its CONTACT: Greg Hartman| ies according to flowering cuts just above outward-facing in late spring and summer. Re- Center | square footage (width x length Beckham County OSU Exten- habit and plant vigor. Most buds. Make the cut slightly move canes that have flowered (580) 928-2139 | greg hart- = square feet). If the area is ir- sion Center | Oklahoma roses should not above and angling downward from the base or crown of the [email protected] regularly shaped — oval, round be pruned before March 15. away from the bud. Remove plant. Train or tie up develop- or long and winding - a rough (880) 928-2139 | greg. [email protected] Pruning tends to cause new branches that grow toward the ing new shoots. Oklahoma State University, estimate is good enough. growth which is often killed center of the plant. When two Large flowered climb- in compliance with Title VI and Next, use the chart below Oklahoma State University, by late spring freezes. Howev- branches cross, the smaller ers that bloom only in the VII of the Civil Rights Act of to estimate the number of er, most modern roses should one should be removed. Any spring are also pruned right 1964, Executive Order 11246 in compliance with Title VI and be pruned annually. Prune to after flowering. Cut back side plants you will need. You will VI of the Civil Rights Act of growth originating below the as amended, Title IX ofthe probably want to get at least a maintain plant shape, remove union with the understock shoots that have flowered and Education Amendments of 1972, few more than you will need, 1964, Executive Order 11246 dead or diseased wood (often should be removed from such remove the oldest canes. Train Americans with Disabilities just in case some are damaged as amended, Title IX of the dark or blackened canes), and budded roses as hybrid teas up only enough new canes Education Amendments of 1972, regulate desired flower size. and floribundas. If the aver- to cover the desired area and Act of 1990, and other federal by weather, animals or pests. Americans with Disabilities Act of If only a few large flowers are remove the rest. laws and regulations, does not Recommended Spacing age number of leaflets on the discriminate on the basis of race, Number of Plants per Sq. Ft. 1990, and other federal laws and preferred, cut the plants more stems of such roses is more Remove only very weak 6 inches 4 regulations, does not discrimi- severely. Too much spring than five, the cane is probably or dead branches of climbers color, national origin, sex, age, 8 inches 2.25 nate on the basis ofrace, color, pruning can weaken plants. understocked. that bloom all summer. These religion, disability, or status as a 10 inches 1.44 national origin, sex, age, religion, Ifa large number of average- Hybrid tea roses usually re- dimbers can be pruned lightly veteran in any of its policies, prac- 12 inches 1 disability, or status as a veteran sized flowers are preferred, quire relatively severe pruning after the first burst of bloom. tices or procedures. This includes 18 inches .44 in any ofits policies, practices or only light or moderate prun- because of winterkill of the Heavy cutting of flowers, but is not limited to admissions, 24 inches .25 procedures. This includes but is ing is necessary. Long-handled canes. In the spring, remove particularly with long stems, employment, financial aid, and To figure out how many not limited to admissions, employ- pruning clippers (loppers) and dead or diseased canes. Then, should be avoided during a educational services, Refer- you actually need multiply ment, financial aid, and educa- hand clippers are needed for cut back remaining canes to plant's first year of growth. ences within this publication to the square footage of your tional services. References within pruning roses. A sharp, fine- six to 24 inches, depending ‘This will allow the plant to be- any specific commercial product, bed x the number of plants this publication to any specific toothed pruning saw is also on plant vigor and desired come established more readily. process, or service by trade name, per square foot based on the commercial product, process, or useful for cutting large dead flowering. Remove all flowers or flower recommended spacing. For service by trade name, trademark, canes. Grandifloras, floribundas, clusters just above the first trademark, service mark, manu- example, let’s say your flower service mark, manufacturer, or Leaves and stems grow and polyanthas require less five leaflet leaves when the facturer, or otherwise does not bed is 125 sq. ft. and the otherwise does not constitute or from buds. Bud position pruning. Remove dead or petals begin to fall. Even when constitute or imply endorsement recommended spacing for the imply endorsement by Oklahoma determines the shape of the diseased canes and shape the cutting flowers from estab- hy Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- plants you are buying is 10 Cooperative Extension Service. plant. Prune for an open- plant. lished plants, do not remove sion Service.