Horticulture & Natural Resources News/Events

Horticulture (Lawn & Garden) & Natural Resources are important aspects of a thriving healthy community. We provide tips, educational programing, information and resources for you to thrive!

Our Horticulture & Natural Resources Agent, Sharon Ashworth, reguarly provides horticulture and natural resources themed highlights! Please see below for her highlights, news and events curated through office programming, trustworthy research, and community partners.

Horticulture Highlights

Beetles Bugging You?

Learn a little more about Japanese beetles and how to manage them.

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Blooming Lillies

Enjoy a nice warm stroll in our garden to see our butterflies and blooming lilies!

K-State Garden Hour

Learn from these free monthly digital educational sessions hosted by our horticulture staff across the state.

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Natural Resources Highlights

Blue-Green Algae in Kansas Waterways

Warm temps, rain have hastened presence in some areas...

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Know Your Ticks

Curious about the most common ticks in Kansas? Here is a highlight to help!

More Insect Info 

Extension Master Gardeners

Please See the Douglas County Extension Master Gardener Page for their News & Highlights!

Extension Master Gardener Classes Open!

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