Please join us on October 16, at 10:15 am to learn about the History, Culture and Use of Chestnuts presented by Deborah Milks and Charles NovoGradac, Chestnut Charlie’s Organic Tree Crops. We’ll explore the history of culinary chestnuts from Rome to the tragedy of blight on the American chestnut. In the current day, they will discuss... The post History, Culture and the Use of Chestnuts – October 16 first appeared on Master Gardeners of Douglas County, KS ..read more

Join KU faculty, staff and students for the annual fall tour of the KU Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden. Kelly Kindscher, senior scientist at the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research and a professor in the KU Environmental Studies Program, will give an overview of the research gardens and highlight important species. We will explore the... The post Autumnal Equinox Tour first appeared on Master Gardeners of Douglas County, KS ..read more

Please join us on September 21, at 10:15 am to learn about The Art of Gardening, Monet Style presented by Gale McRoberts. Claude Monet transformed the art world by infusing paintings with color and light. Did you know that he transformed garden design as well? Join us for a Master Gardener presentation on The Art... The post The Art of Gardening, Monet Style – September 21 first appeared on Master Gardeners of Douglas County, KS ..read more

Please join us on August 21, at 10:15 am to learn about Floral Diversification in the Wildflower Genus Penstemon presented by Dr. Lena Hileman, Professor and Chair in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas. Penstemon is a large and diverse genus of North American wildflowers ideally suited to address... The post Floral Diversification in the Wildflower Genus Penstemon – August 21 first appeared on Master Gardeners of Douglas County, KS ..read more

Please join us on July 20, at 10:15 am to learn about Compost 201: Going Deeper presented by Stan Slaughter, Compost Educator. The program starts with a rapid-fire primer of composting basics and then widens the focus to include multiple new discoveries for management of organic matter in the soil. The last section will cover experts at the edge of new science and examples of compost, biochar, worm castings and more. Stan Slaughter is a veteran of forty-five years as a compost educator. With a Master’s in biology and 11 years as a classroom teacher, he’s a natural on the podium. He’s pres ..read more

You are invited to join the Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners, KU faculty, staff and students for our annual summer solstice celebration at the Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden. Kelly Kindscher, Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research scientist and professor in the KU Environmental Studies Program, will give an overview of the research gardens and highlight important species. We will explore the garden and see the work of the Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners.  When: Friday, June 21st from 7:00pm – sunset ..read more

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You are invited to join the Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners, KU faculty, staff and students for our annual summer solstice celebration at the Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden. Kelly Kindscher, Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research scientist and professor in the KU Environmental Studies Program, will give an overview of the research gardens and highlight important species. We will explore the garden and see the work of the Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners.  When: Friday, June 21st from 7:00pm – sunset ..read more

Our annual Native Plant Sale is scheduled for June 1, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30, or until the plants run out. Come early to get your favorites! The sale will be at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, Kansas. All the native plants are from the Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries in Baldwin City. You have two ways to purchase plants. Check out the Bloom Boxes and that contain 15 plants for a specific area or purpose. You can order Bloom Boxes now! There are boxes that provide blooms for all seasons or are a great start for beginners. Other bloom boxes are designed to attract bees, cater ..read more

Please join us on May 18, at 10:15 am to learn about the Impact of Climatic Conditions and Sustainable Agricultural Practices on Phenology, Growth and Yield of Grain and Garden Crops presented by Dr. P.V. Vara Prasad. There is an urgent need to address food, nutrition and climate security around the world. Changes in climatic conditions (particularly high-temperature or heat stress) influences phenology, growth and yield of field grain, garden vegetables, and fruit crops. Not all stages of crop development are equally sensitive to climatic conditions, particularly temperature and drought stres ..read more