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What’s best for you: Rain garden or bioswale?

By Dennis Patton,  Johnson County K-State Research and Extension

Reusable bag or plastic bag? Rain garden or bioswale? The answer may be obvious on the first choice, but when it comes to managing water, it can be confusing.

Rain gardens and bioswales have similar results, but vary in how they are designed and work. Let’s look at […]

Discover native plants at spring sales

It’s time to start digging in the garden, and here’s where you can find the largest variety of native plant flowers, vines, shrubs, grasses and trees.

To find native plant sales and resources in your city, check Plant Native and search by location. In the Kansas City area, here are upcoming native plants sales this spring.
Missouri Prairie Foundation […]

April 11th, 2023|Event, Gardening, Lawn & Garden, Native plants, Pollinators|0 Comments

Find 5 free resources for gardening

Now is a great time to start planning a garden. Here are 5 places to discover free gardening inspiration, guides, and expert advice to get started or take your garden to the next level.

1.Kansas City Community Gardens

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is on a mission to make gardening affordable for everyone. Free resources for growing in […]

Start your garden with spring plant sales

Discover upcoming plant sales that support local organizations and farmers to jumpstart your garden. Plant sales with cool season crops like asparagus, berries, kale, lettuce, and more start this week. 

Explore these upcoming sales to start your garden. 
Kansas City Community Gardens
Plant sales start March 23

You’ll find a variety of plants that were grown in the Kansas […]

Borrow garden tools at new tool library

Are you planning a new garden or yard project? Don’t buy tools – borrow them
Garden and farm tools can be expensive and take up space. With Cultivate Kansas City’s new tool library, growers can get access to specialized tools and participate in a local sharing economy.

Open to urban farmers, community gardeners, and neighborhood residents, Cultivate […]