TS00 – Tour of Private Gardens . . . Beauty, Elegance and Inspiration (Ticket Only, Self-Drive)
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see six of the top private gardens in Kansas City. On this self-driving tour, you visit the six gardens at your own pace. Wander through the gardens on your own schedule. See all the gardens in one day, or spread them across two days. Your ticket is good for…
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TS02 – Gardens, Roofs and Prairies in the Little Apple
Did you know there are two Manhattans, the Big Apple and the Little Apple? The Little Apple is nestled in the heart of the scenic Kansas Flint Hills and best known as the home of Kansas State University. Here’s your chance to experience all the Little Apple has to offer. It starts with a stroll…
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TS03 -Session Full-SOLD OUT!- Tour of Private Gardens . . . Beauty, Elegance and Inspiration (Bus transportation, ticket and lunch)
Sit back and relax and let somebody else do the driving. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see six of the top private gardens in Kansas City. Get ideas, get inspiration, and enjoy the beauty created by these garden owners from years of honing their garden design skills. Bring your camera. Each garden is unique.…
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WS01 – Session Full, SOLD OUT! What Would Mother Nature Do?
Lenora LarsonIt’s not an overstatement to say you’ll be amazed by this workshop, this woman, and Long Lips Farm, Lenora Larson’s two-acre garden in rural Paola, Kansas. This workshop demonstrates sustainable gardening practices that work with rather than against Mother Nature. When a question or challenge occurs, this gardener steps back and asks, "What would Mother…
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TS04 – Tour of Private Gardens . . . Beauty, Elegance and Inspiration (Ticket Only, Self-Drive)
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see six of the top private gardens in Kansas City. On this self-driving tour, you visit the six gardens at your own pace. Wander through the gardens on your own schedule. See all the gardens in one day, or spread them across two days. Your ticket is good for…
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TS05 – Petals, Vines and Wines
If you love sampling local award-winning wines while making new friends with those who share your interest in wine, this is the tour for you. What better way to spend a relaxing Sunday and savor life? Visit two nearby wineries and sample a range of wines. Walk the vineyards, see how the grapes are processed,…
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WS02 – Identifying Common Plant Problems
Judy O’MaraExtension Master Gardeners are often the front line for identifying plant problems and making recommendations for home landscapes and gardens. Anyone who has ever worked a garden hotline knows you have to be part detective to be successful. This workshop provides a hands-on opportunity to improve your plant pathology detective skills: Learn how to apply…
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WS03 – Understanding Design Principles and Applying Them to the Landscape
Terri JamesIf you want to better understand how to apply tried-and-true design principles to a new garden project you have in mind, this workshop is just the ticket to get you on your way. Terri will cover: Principles and elements of design. How to apply them to a landscape project. Evaluating a site and creating a…
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WS04 – Arranging Flowers and Foliage from Your Garden
Craig SoleCraig Sole is known for his joyous floral creations and a more natural look in floral design. Learn the concepts of floral design and how to incorporate fresh cut flowers and foliage from your garden into creative displays. Select, snip, clip, design . . . come and express your creativity with nature’s bounty as Craig…
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WS05 -Session Full-SOLD OUT! Identifying Common Plant Problems
Judy O’MaraExtension Master Gardeners are often the front line for identifying plant problems and making recommendations for home landscapes and gardens. Anyone who has ever worked a garden hotline knows you have to be part detective to be successful. This workshop provides a hands-on opportunity to improve your plant pathology detective skills: Learn how to apply…
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ES01 – Making the United Kingdom a Greener and More Beautiful Place
Leigh HuntSit back and take an enjoyable visual tour around the captivating gardens of the United Kingdom. Discover a variety of environments, changing conditions, and developing approaches to growing, ranging from Scotland to the South Coast. Learn about the focus on sustainability and making gardens work harder for the environment. We are sure you will take…
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