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April 11, 2025
Garden Tours Showcase Drought-Resilient Beauty
The annual Garden Tour is back for 2025 with an inviting array of thoughtfully designed gardens that emphasize water conservation, sustainability, innovation, and support for pollinators and wildlife.
March 13, 2025
Make Every Drop Count: Spring Garden Fair Offers Drought Solutions
With drought restrictions continuing into a new gardening season, the Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners take aim at helping the community address this issue by hosting the 2025 Spring Garden Fair on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
February 13, 2025
Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic Inspires Entrepreneurship
The Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic, scheduled for Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, is empowering youth to develop skills, build confidence, and potentially launch their own small businesses.
February 7, 2025
Shop Gardening Essentials at the Annual Tools & Treasures Sale
Calling all gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts! The 7th annual Tool & Treasures Sale is back, and it’s your chance to score incredible deals on a wide variety of gardening essentials while supporting a great cause.
January 14, 2025
Design & Grow Gardening Workshop Inspires and Prepares Gardeners for Spring
Plan now to attend the 2025 Design & Grow Gardening Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, March 1st, 2025.
December 16, 2024
Farm and Ranch Transition Conference Coming to Wichita
The Farm and Ranch Transition Conferences, coming to Wichita on February 26, 2025, aim to assist farmers and ranchers in developing a plan to transition their operations to the next generation.
October 7, 2024
Pesticide Applicator Workshop in November to Help Train Commercial Horticulture Industry
The 2024 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Workshop, for those that work as applicators of turf and ornamental pest management products, will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the K-State Research & Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st St. N. in Wichita, KS.
August 6, 2024
Reducing Water Use in Landscaping
As temperatures rise and the time between rains decreases, many homeowners begin to increase the frequency of watering their outdoor plants, and when a whole community of folks engage in watering it can impact both the amount and quality of water available.
July 29, 2024
K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent Matthew McKernan offers tips on how technology can be used by consumers to conserve water inside and outside the home.
July 2, 2024
Plant a Row for the Hungry Program Aims to Reduce Local Food Insecurity
Plant a Row for the Hungry kicks off its 24th year in Sedgwick County this month, by asking all gardeners to plant a little extra this season and share the surplus with those in need throughout our community.
June 14, 2024
Garden Enthusiasts Invited to Info Meeting for Extension Master Gardener Program
The Extension Master Gardener Program continues to grow and is seeking new individuals to join. Consider becoming an Extension Master Gardener!
April 12, 2024
Garden Tour Offers Inspiration, Tranquility
The popular Garden Tour returns for 2024 with an inviting array of thoughtfully designed flowerbeds, shady woodland backyard retreats, and calming water features.
March 14, 2024
Spring Garden Fair Celebrates Blooms, Bees & Butterflies!
Celebrate spring and find inspiration to improve your garden at the 2024 Spring Garden Fair, hosted by the Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners.
February 15, 2024
Tools & Treasures Sale: Garden Deals for Everyone
Improve your garden or landscape while supporting a great cause at the 6th annual Tools & Treasures Sale.
January 30, 2024
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Highlights Feb. 7 K-State Garden Hour
Nobel Peace Prize winner Charles Rice will highlight Kansas State University’s popular Garden Hour series on Feb. 7 when he gives a talk on strategies related to successfully gardening in a changing climate.
October 11, 2023
K-State Research & Extension Sponsors Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Workshop in November
The 2023 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Workshop, for those that work as applicators of turf and ornamental pest management products, will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the K-State Research & Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st St. N. in Wichita, KS.
June 28, 2023
Plant a Row for the Hungry Combats Local Hunger
Plant a Row for the Hungry kicks off its 23rd year in Sedgwick County this month, by asking all gardeners to plant a little extra this season, and share the surplus with those in need throughout our community.
June 14, 2023
Info Meeting Explores Volunteer Opportunities with the Extension Master Gardener Program
If you love gardening, learning, sharing your knowledge with others, and volunteering in your community, the Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program may be for you!
April 13, 2023
2023 Garden Tour Showcases Premier Local Gardens
Tranquil garden paths will transport visitors among thoughtfully designed flowerbeds, shady woodland retreats, and calming water features during the 2023 Garden Tour.
March 21, 2023
Learn, Grow, & Share with Spring Garden Fair
The Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners are excited to help the community learn, grow and share during the 2023 Spring Garden Fair.
March 14, 2023
Enjoy More Flowers with Spring Gardening Classes After-Hours
More than just April showers will help bring May flowers to Wichita area gardens this spring. Throughout the month of April, K-State Research & Extension – Sedgwick County and the Wichita Public Library are partnering together to offer free gardening classes to help local gardeners develop their green thumb in 2023.
March 2, 2023
Tools & Treasures: Shopping Extravaganza for Gardeners!
Improve your garden or landscape while supporting a great cause at the 5th annual Tools & Treasures Sale, scheduled for Thursday, March 30 through Saturday, April 1, 2023.
February 13, 2023
Two sessions of the Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic will be held at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center at 21st and Ridge Road in Wichita on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023.
February 1, 2023
Design & Grow Gardening Workshop Scheduled
Plan now to attend the 2023 Design & Grow Gardening Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, March 4th, 2023.
January 16, 2023
K-State Garden Hour Kicks Off 2023 Lineup
Even during the heart of winter, a popular online gardening series is drawing hundreds of Kansans to its monthly, lunch-hour programs.
January 9, 2023
Local Food Producers Conference Offers Knowledge and Networking for Area Growers
All specialty crop growers, from the urban homesteader to the commercial producer, will find topics to educate and inspire at the Local Food Producers Conference, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4th.
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