K-State Research and Extension
Master Gardeners gather in O.P.
The eyes of the Extension Master Gardener world are set to focus on Johnson County as we host the 2023 International Master Gardener Conference from June 18-22 at the Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd.
Healthy Yards Expo promotes green choices
The 11th Healthy Yards Expo on Saturday, March 11, can help you make greener choices for your yards and homes
Gardening program turns 50!
A seed was planted and did it ever take root and grow! Happy golden anniversary to the Extension Master Gardener program. The program was started by Washington State University Extension Agents Dr. David Gibby and Bill Scheer and has grown from its humble beginning in 1973.
Celebrate spring with a walk
As the days begin to get longer, and the nicer weather moves in and the colder weather moves out, it is important that we begin to move our bodies too!
Approaching the tax season
With the beginning of the New Year comes income tax season-that time between late January and April 15 when almost all households must file a tax return.
Getting the dirt on good soil
Soil is the foundation of all gardening. Growing healthy plants starts with good soil for healthy root development.
How to sort out Medicare mail
Medicare Open Enrollment is in full swing through Dec. 7.
Holiday decorating with landscape greens
Decorating the home for the holidays has been a tradition for generations.
Fall lawn advice: Try 'Grass-cycling'
Throughout Johnson County leaves will begin to fall as we head into autumn, and many will take to their yards with rakes and brown yard waste bags in hand.
Freshen up food safety knowledge
Raise your hand if you ever took something out of the refrigerator, stared long and hard at it and asked yourself how long it had been there, or if you have questioned if something was safe to eat.