In the dead of winter, ice lights (or ice candles) can add life and luminosity to the darkest and coldest nights of the year. This Scandanavian tradition beautifully combines the natural elements of fire and ice to create the perfect winter luminary. At a free workshop, learn how to make a mold using a bucket […]
Tour the Colonial Gardens production greenhouses as you learn the basics of backyard greenhouse structures and operations. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, homesteader, or just starting out, this event is perfect for you. Kevin will teach you the basics on backyard greenhouse structures as you learn about pH and EC crop monitoring and timing in […]
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on selecting fruit trees and berry bushes. Add fruit to your garden or learn more about the best fruit varieties for our area. The workshop will discuss the fruit plant varieties offered by KCCG as well as basic fruit planting techniques. In addition to in-person […]
Discover the best fruit tree selections for Kansas, varieties to be on the lookout for, and how to go about planting and caring for them during the K-State Garden Hour series. Rebecca McMahon, Local Food System Program Administrator, and Anthony Reardon, Johnson County Horticulture - Small Farms Agent will lead a free virtual class.
The Missouri Prairie Foundation is hosting a free Grow Native! webinar about succession planting. It is arguably every gardener’s dream to have plants in bloom from spring through fall in their native gardens. Presenters Alix Daniel and Cydney Ross will share their knowledge and expertise on how to keep the native wildflower blooms popping through […]
Can I create a pollinator garden in the shade? Yes, you absolutely can. Gardeners with shade take on an important role in feeding the emerging pollinators from their winter hibernation. Not only that, you can actually sustain pollinators from March to October with native plants from our region. Join the Johnson County K-State Research and […]
Gardening in Kansas doesn't come easy, as we often face weather extremes and drought conditions. With projected changes in our climate, gardening will be more challenging. Extreme events will require adaptation with plant selection, irrigation, and soil health. For the K-State Garden Hour series, join Dr. Charles Rice, Noble Peace Prize winner and Kansas State […]
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on spring gardening. Give in to your spring gardening fever and get outside to plant a spring vegetable garden. Learn about selecting, planting and caring for vegetables that thrive in the cool spring weather. In addition to in-person workshops, KCCG also maintains a library of […]
Join the 15th Annual Seed Fair to share and swap seeds, and explore over 20 gardening vendors. Bring your saved seeds or packaged seeds to share at exchange tables. Bring containers, envelopes, or baggies to donate especially if you do not have seeds to share, it is much appreciated. Sharing is exactly what makes this […]
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on tree pruning. All fruit plants require some sort of maintenance, from pruning to thinning to pest management. Learn what to do, why to do it and when to do it. Learn about dormant pruning in the garden. Workshop will be held inside for first potion […]
Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on vegetable gardening. This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting. In addition to in-person workshops, KCCG also maintains a […]
When should I clean the garden without interrupting the lifecycle of the pollinators that make a home in those garden litters? Often a confusing subject but need not be. Join the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardeners for this free virtual class.
