The Greater Kansas City Water Garden Society kicks off its 29th annual tour of 5 Saturdays with the first 2 tours – July 9th in Southern Johnson County and July 23rd in Missouri, North of the river. Both tours are filled with sites never on tour before and display some unique landscape challenges, water gardens, and pond-less water features that are sure to
Read moreMDC taking applications in July for next agent training academy Learn more at short.mdc.mo.gov/45j JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Interested in a healthy, rewarding, outdoor career to help protect and manage wildlife resources for future generations? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is currently recruiting and accepting online applications to fill an academy class of conservation agent trainees. Successful candidates will undergo 26
Read moreArea nurseries, garden centers, and birding stores are looking for active, energetic people to join their team. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this extensive list. Swan’s Water Gardens We are looking to add full time team members to our installation crew. Those who enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy a
Read moreYou’ve heard of “Plant Parenting” so why not allow your kids to become junior plant parents? Children will get a kick out of becoming plant parents to these “baby” AAS Winners in their own gardens! Patio Baby is a very early and highly productive eggplant with a compact habit, making it a great choice for containers. Deep purple, egg-shaped fruit should be
Read moreK-State horticulture expert outlines common chores MANHATTAN, Kan. – The workhorses of the yard and garden – lawnmowers, tillers, garden tractors and such – are about ready for a rest. But before you put them away for the winter, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham says they need a little tender, loving care. “It’s important to run the equipment
Read moreLantana has a rich history of being utilized in the garden for long-lasting, colorful blooms, superior heat tolerance and the ability to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Featuring clusters of bright colors, solid as well as multi-color, Lantana can be used in containers, landscaping and hanging baskets. In the 18th century, lantana was a popular greenhouse plant in Europe and breeding
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Read moreHosta ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ One of the very best hostas to come from Mary Chastain! This stunning hosta produces heart-shaped leaves with very wide, wavy, green margins. The narrow, creamy white markings in the center of the leaves shoot out from the cream colored petioles in a feathery pattern. Its thick substanced leaves make the perfect background for the cream
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