Anthony Reardon
Host, Planting the PlainsAnthony Reardon is the Horticulture – Small Farms Extension Agent for Johnson County, Kansas.
Growing up in Dodge City, KS, he spent a good portion of his adolescence working in the golf course turf industry. There, his love of the verdant outdoors was solidified.
Attaining his bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from Kansas State University, he ventured into the realms of ornamental horticulture, landscape maintenance, landscape design, estate garden management, greenhouse management, and fruit & vegetable production.
His previous work includes six years as the horticulturist for the City of Garden City, KS, where he was tasked with designing, implementing, and maintaining public landscapes, and two and a half years with K-State Research and Extension’s West Plains District as their horticulture agent.
There truly is “no place like home” for Anthony as he continues his work with High Plains Public Radio - from Kansas City.
To reach Anthony with questions or comments, please send him an email!
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Despite your best efforts, some of your gardening efforts can be partly or fully undone by pests or environmental issues in your neighbors'yards. But you can use their struggles to help prepare for, and prevent, such issues taking root in your gardens and yard, and we'll talk about how in this week's episode! -
Lawn weeds are a nuisance for anyone with a lawn, but they don't have to be! This week, we'll talk about the best ways to mitigate your weeds for a perfect, green lawn in your yard. -
April showers bring May flowers, as they say, but those April rains and other harsh weather can be a real challenge for the home gardener. This week, we'll talk about the best ways to ensure that your plants have solid roots to withstand saturation, and how to help your plants breathe as well, for their best health. -
Everyone knows your vegetables will need water, but when? How much? How much is too much? This week, we'll talk about the best ways to keep soil moist, but not saturated, for the optimal health of your plants! -
This week, we’ll talk about how to fertilize an organic garden! There are a number of natural fertilizers created using composted or dried organic matter that can easily be applied or incorporated into the soil with your plants. Let’s talk manure...and a lot more! -
When bolting occurs, it's the process of a frost-tolerant, edible plant going to seed sooner than we'd like. This week, we'll discuss why this occurs, how to tell when it's happening, and what you can do to help prevent it! -
With a bit of forethought, your vegetable garden can provide you with a bountiful harvest to help feed and sustain your family. But it’s also important to consider various vectors for possible food-borne illness, to help keep anyone from getting sick! This week, we’ll talk more about how to minimize the risk, and the steps you can take to keep your newly grown food safe for eating. -
Some of your vegetables will have different growing timespans; for example, asparagus can produce in the same location for three decades, but requires a few years of growth before it should even be harvested. Learn when it makes sense to move your plants around in your garden, and when you should leave them where they are! -
February is a great time for pruning of many different varieties of fruiting plants; why is this, and how do you do it best? You'll get the best results with a few simple tips, which we'll cover in this week's episode! -
While we're thinking about the spring planting, this is a great time to be considering the ideal temperature ranges for your fruit trees. Ensuring that your plants won't suffer during a sudden cold snap, or that they're planted once the temperature range is best for their ideal growth, can make a big difference in the success of your planting. Learn more about tracking your trees' temperature range for ideal growing!
