Tributes for Toby Tobin from Sandy Campuzano, past president Kansas City Rose Society “As a life long member of Kansas City’s gardening community, I had the pleasure of meeting many outstanding gardeners, authors, supporters, and suppliers. Toby Tobin was a standout as one of those individuals. We looked forward to his weekly show and came away with new ideas, insights,
Read moreIt naturally has a neat, compact habit, will draw in pollinators Perfectly walking the line between quirky and elegant, Double Play Dolly spirea has a whole new color story to enjoy. In its foliage, you’ll find mature candy apple green leaves on the interior, chartreuse leaves near the outside, and orangey-red new growth perfectly peppering the top. It blooms from
Read moreA Kansas City voice, a family tradition, and a friend to so many It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to John Paul “Toby” Tobin, Jr., who passed away September 5, 2026, at the age of 83. For generations of Kansas Citians, Toby was much more than a voice on the radio. He was the familiar friend who
Read moreJoin 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
Read moreRose 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 moreReleased: 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 moreHow is Hollywood Hibiscus Different from Other Tropical Hibiscus? Click here to learn more.
Read moreintroducing 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 moreintroducing 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 moreJoin us for the 31st Union Hill Garden Tour! Sunday, June 7, 2026 – 10am to 3pm Here’s the link to learn more.
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