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Shawnee County

Shawnee County
K-State Research and Extension
1740 SW Western Avenue
Topeka, KS  66604

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Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

785-232-0062

sn@listserv.ksu.edu

Gardening Practices

Spring Planting & Maintenance

In the third and final presentation for Shawnee County Extension Master Gardener's Spring Garden Basics Series, follow Master Gardener, Kevin Siek as he walks us through Spring Planting and Maintenance.

Please take just 3 minutes to complete our post-webinar survey. The results of this survey help us to show our stakeholders that this program was well worth our efforts.

Survey Link: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38lQSgtf1qKNTdI


Xeriscape Gardening

A drought-tolerant garden should result in both lower maintenance and lower water bills. However, this is not always the result. The thought process, design considerations and installation of a successful xeric garden will be presented in this class.

Please take just 3 minutes to complete our post-webinar survey. The results of this survey help us to show our stakeholders that this program was well worth our efforts.

Survey Link:  https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRKlMaZKShufpjL


Plant Propagation

Plant propagation can be a fun way to reproduce plants you already love!

Trees, houseplants, and some flowering plants can all be propagated at home using the proper techniques.

Please take just 3 minutes to complete our post-webinar survey. The results of this survey help us to show our stakeholders that this program was well worth our efforts.

Survey Link:  https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9AXDg6gx6hL36tv 


Coldframes and Hotbeds (Agent Article)

Earth Friendly Gardening Practices (Agent Article) 

Environmentally Friendly Landscaping Practices

Fall Maintenance (Agent Article)

Gardening Myths (Agent Article) 

Gardening Resolutions (Agent Article)

Good Gardening Practices

How to Clean and Sharpen Garden Tools

Ice Melt for Gardens (Agent Article)

Integrated Pest Management (Agent Article)

Kansas Mesonet (Agent Article)

Landscaping with Native Plants

Native Plants

Plant Friendly Ice Melt (Agent Article) 

Protecting Plants from Spring Freezes

Seeding and Planting

Saving Seeds (Agent Article)

Shrub Pruning

Starting Seeds (Agent Article) 

Under Utilized Gardener Resource  (Agent Article)

What to do with Leaves in the Fall (Agent Article)

Xeriscape Gardening

SCEMG Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Map

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Lane Wiens

Horticulture Agent
lwwiens@ksu.edu 
(785) 232-0062 ext. 104

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Have questions?  The Response Line is staffed by trained Extension Master Gardeners who will assist you with your tree, lawn and garden questions.

Phone: 785-232-0062
ext. 105 or 106
Response Line Hours:
Open April through September
Monday through Friday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.