Events

Look at what is happening around Kansas City 

If you’d like to list plants sales, gardening related meetings, classes and workshops, send details with contact information to elizabeth@kcgmag.com. Deadline for publishing in the December issue is November 7. This is a FREE listing.

 

Garden Club of Shawnee
Thurs, Nov 5, 7p; at Shawnee Town, 1929 Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS. Our program will be a take home project: DIY Dried Flower Ornaments. This is a pre-registered project. We will serve drinks and snacks, and great door prizes will be given away. As always, visitors are welcome! Learn about us at
gardenclubofshawnee.org and our Facebook page.

KC North Garden Club
Ages 18+; $5 per session. Every Wednesday thru Nov 18; 10:30a-noon; at Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 NE Antioch Rd, Kansas City, MO 64117. Calling all green thumbs! Join the Garden Club at KC North where each Wednesday we will plant seeds, pull weeds, maintain the beds, make meals from the produce, DIY plant signs, hear from special guests and more. Contact: kendra.beaver@kcmo.org; 816-730-7740

Leawood Garden Club
Tues, Nov 17, 10:30a; at Cure’ of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206. Horticultural Hints: “The Poppy” by Carol Dennison. Program: “Creating Welcoming Arrangements for the Season” by Katherine Taylor. Celebrate the beauty of late autumn with a floral design demonstration led by Bramble & Stem owner, Katherine Taylor. We’ll share simple techniques for creating welcoming seasonal arrangements using fresh flowers, foliage, branches, and other natural elements, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings. 

Olathe Garden & Civic Club
Tues, Nov 17, 1p; at Grace Church Gathering Room, 11485 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS. November Meeting & Orchid Presentation **Free & Open to the Public** Join us for our November meeting featuring a presentation on orchids from guest speaker Jim Bird.

Raytown Garden Club
Tues, Dec 3, 11:30a. Members, spouses and friends Christmas Lunch. The RGC will be taking a winter break; our meetings will resume Feb 2027. For more information about our club, check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RaytownGardenClub

CLASSES | WEBINARS 

Gardening When Space is Limited
Tues, Nov 3, 2p. Virtual. Want to garden but have limited space? Learn how to maximize your garden space with clever planting for small spaces and how to select the right plants for success. Register at https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/ then click on News and Events.

K-State Garden Hour Webinar: Houseplant Propagation and Care  
Wed, Nov 4, Noon-1p. Virtual. As cooler weather moves in, now is the time to bring plants indoors and plan for their winter care. Whether taking cuttings or downsizing houseplants, plant propagation is a key skill for managing an indoor plant collection. Join Megin Jacques, Marshall County Extension Agent, to learn about various methods of plant propagation and the best practices for indoor winter care of houseplants. Register at https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/ then click on News and Events.

Dig Your Dinner: Brussel Sprouts 
Wed, Nov 18, Noon-1p. Virtual. Join Anthony Reardon, Horticulture – Small Farms agent, and Chelsea King, Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health agent, as they explore growing Brussels sprouts at home, tips for preparing them in the kitchen, and their nutritional benefits. Register at https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/ then click on News and Events.

So, I Want to Have a Vegetable Garden. Learn What You Need to Know to Make it Happen.
Tues, Dec 1, 2-3p | Virtual. Are you new to growing vegetables? Before seed packets start appearing in the stores, understanding the basics of soil, what grows when, watering and fertility will get you started toward a successful year. Register at https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/ then click on News and Events.

K-State Garden Hour Webinar: Spiff, Sharpen, and Stow—Wintering Garden Tools
Wed, Dec 2, Noon-1p. Virtual. Your garden might be ready for winter, but are your tools and lawnmower? Join Lane Wiens, Shawnee County Horticulture Agent, as he shares tips for sharpening, cleaning, and sanitizing your garden tools for winter. Plus, discover the best ways to winterize your lawn mower and how to prepare your patio planters for the next growing season. Register at https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/ then click on News and Events.

Holiday Wreath Workshop for Adults
Sat, Dec 5, 10a; at 11811 S Sunset Dr, Olathe, KS. Get creative this holiday season with a hands-on wreath-making workshop led by Floral Design Extension Specialist Irina Sheshukova of Kansas State University. Learn professional techniques and industry tips as Irina guides you step-by-step through creating your own beautiful holiday wreath. Enjoy a morning of creativity, learning, and holiday camaraderie, then take home a festive decoration you’ll enjoy for years to come! Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/anwydkb

Holiday Wreath Workshop for Youth
Sat, Dec 5, 1p; at 11811 S Sunset Dr, Olathe, KS. Get creative this holiday season with a hands-on wreath-making workshop led by Floral Design Extension Specialist Irina Sheshukova of Kansas State University. Learn professional techniques and industry tips as Irina guides you step-by-step through creating your own beautiful holiday wreath. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity, learning, and holiday camaraderie, then take home a festive decoration you’ll enjoy for years to come! Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/t4c2xgm

Extension Garden Steward Program
A one-day or 5-week training model on gardening skills to support a healthier environment. Classes are FREE, open to the public, 18 yrs or older. If you are 55+ and live in Clay, Jackson, or Platte county, consider becoming a volunteer! Volunteers play a key role in supporting this program as an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer. Volunteers assist during class by helping with set up and tear down of classroom, supporting hands-on activities, entering assessment results, and recruiting participants from their community. As a thank you, you will receive a FREE soil test after volunteering for 6+ hours. Upcoming classes: Oct 17—Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council, 9:30a-3:30p; Oct 24—Watkins Woolen Mill, 9:30a-3:30p; Nov 21—Lake Lodge at Swope Park, 9a-3p. 5-week Course: Oct 23—Nov 20 (Fridays): John Knox Village, 9:30-11:30a. More info: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/extension-garden-steward/americorps-senior-volunteers. Contact Damian Fluharty, https://extension.missouri.edu/people/damian-fluharty