GO GREEN 2026!
Join us for the Go Green 2026 Environmental Fair Saturday, October 17th from 9:00 AM to noon Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway Street, Mission, KS click here for details
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introducing ROSE OF SHARON
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), also known as althea in the Southern United States, brings a tropical feel to your garden along with tough landscape performance. The large hibiscus flowers and strong structure make them standout beauties in so many areas of the garden, and with their low maintenance nature and long blooming appeal, how could you say no? Learn
Read moreHarvesting melons at the perfect time
Released: July 28, 2026 Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Honeydew…Oh My! When should you harvest melon? K-State horticulture expert shares tips to harvest melon at the perfect time K-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial to the best eating experience. Most melons will not ripen once removed from the vine, although they may improve slightly
Read moreDiscover Hollywood Hibiscus® Tropical Hibiscus
How is Hollywood Hibiscus Different from Other Tropical Hibiscus? Click here to learn more.
Read moreLIMELIGHT PRIME Panicle Hydrangea
introducing LANDSCAPE SHRUB OF THE YEAR Limelight Prime Why grow Limelight Prime? Vivid Blooms Long blooming Stronger Stems Click here to learn more. Each bright lime green flower is held sturdily aloft for its entire flower show and well into the fall, when it has finished to a rich punch pink color.
Read moreRISE UP LILAC DAYS CLIMBING ROSE
introducing ROSE OF THE YEAR Climbing Rose Why grow Rise Up Lilac Days Rose? Very vigorous and healthy growing plant Long blooming flowers with rare color Incredible fragrance attracts pollinators Click here to learn more.
Read moreUnion Hill Garden Tour
Join us for the 31st Union Hill Garden Tour! Sunday, June 7, 2026 – 10am to 3pm Here’s the link to learn more.
Read moreLET’S DANCE LOVEABLE reblooming hydrangea
introducing Reblooming Big Leaf Hydrangea TRIALED & TESTED FOR YOUR SUCCESS Let’s Dance® reblooming hydrangeas flower on both old and new wood, so they flower even after harsh winters or untimely pruning. If the early summer bloom is compromised by late freezes or a pruning mistake, the plants will flower again in late summer. Let’s Dance Loveable hydrangea is no different!
Read moreWhat kind of weather is expected in September?
WEATHER & MOON PHASES for the month of SEPTEMBER? Highs and Lows avg temp 71° avg high temp 80° avg low temp 60° Clear or Cloudy avg nbr of clear days 12 avg nbr of cloudy days 10 Rain and Snow avg snowfall 0 avg rainfall 4.3″ avg nbr of rainy days 9 Moon Phases Last Quarter: 4th New
Read moreTHE POLITICS OF TREES
In a live town hall and screening, Nick Haines convenes local policymakers, developers and environmental advocates to dig into the thorny issues raised in the new Kansas City PBS documentary, The Politics of Trees. To learn more and RSVP click here.
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