News Archives
2022
October 24, 2022
K-State Research & Extension to host Kansas Forest Service workshop on community tree canopies
Learn about the recently completed canopy assessment for all incorporated cities in Kansas, how you can utilize your community's data and the values of your community's tree canopy.
October 18, 2022
Commercial pesticide applicator training sponsored by K-State Research & Extension - Sedgwick County
The 2022 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Workshop is being offered for those that work as applicators of turf and ornamental pest management products.
July 6, 2022
K-State Open House highlights local gardening research
For more than 50 years, the John C. Pair Horticultural Research Center in Haysville, KS has been studying trees, shrubs, flowers, turfgrass, fruits, vegetables -- and now even industrial hemp -- to see which varieties grow best in Kansas.
June 30, 2022
Fall classes prepare gardeners to maximize their landscape potential
As the leaves begin to change and fall temperatures begin to drop, five new gardening classes are slated for August that will inspire and educate those looking forward to the upcoming change in seasons.
June 9, 2022
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program seeking new recruits for fall training class
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program in Sedgwick County is currently celebrating it’s 35th anniversary in 2022, and looking for new volunteers to join the volunteer program.
June 1, 2022
Plant a Row for the Hungry Brings Home Gardeners to the Table in Effort to Combat Local Hunger
Plant a Row for the Hungry kicks off its 22nd year in Sedgwick County this month, by asking all home gardeners to plant a little extra this season, and share the excess with those in need throughout our community.
April 29, 2022
Popular Garden Tour Returns in 2022 with 6 Unique Gardens
After a two-year hiatus, the popular Garden Tour sponsored by the Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners returns this year with a delightful array of gardens.
April 6, 2022
Spring Garden Fair Combines Popular Events to Kick-Off Growing Season
As spring weather returns to our area, the Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners, in partnership with area garden clubs, want to help the community make the most of a new gardening season.
March 28, 2022
K-State Garden Hour preps for spring series
As gardeners begin getting the itch to get outside, a popular gardening program has just the scratch they’ll need.
March 23, 2022
K-State releases publications to boost Kansas school gardens
A pair of publications now available from Kansas State University are designed to help the growing number of Kansas teachers and students who are planting gardens at their schools.
March 16, 2022
Spring gardening classes kick-off in partnership with the Wichita Public Library
As warmer temperatures and spring rains bring area gardens back to life, KSRE - Sedgwick County and the Wichita Public Library have partnered to help local gardeners make the most of the new growing season.
February 23, 2022
Growing Growers ICT launches programming, apprenticeship opportunities for 2022 growing season
Growing Growers ICT is entering its fourth year programming with an exciting schedule of workshops and farm tours for the spring and summer and new fruit production and season extension opportunities in the fall.
February 14, 2022
Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic scheduled for March 16th
Two sessions of the Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic will be held at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022.
February 23, 2022
Growing Growers ICT launches programming, apprenticeship opportunities for 2022 growing season
Growing Growers ICT is entering its fourth year programming with an exciting schedule of workshops and farm tours for the spring and summer and new fruit production and season extension opportunities in the fall.
February 7, 2022
Design & Grow gardening workshop announced
Plan now to attend the 2022 Design & Grow Gardening Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, March 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
January 3, 2022
K-State Garden Hour kicks off new series on Jan. 5
Popular online gardening program announces 2022 sessions.
