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 November issue is October 7. This is a FREE listing.

 

Garden Club of Shawnee
Thurs, Oct 1, 7p; at Shawnee Town, 1929 Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS. The Garden Club of Shawnee has awarded six grants to local non-profits this year, and we will hear presentations on the gardening projects the grant recipients used their award money for. Drinks and snacks served, great door prizes. Visitors welcome! Visit gardenclubofshawnee.org and our Facebook page for more information.

Homeschool Garden Club
Ages 6-13; $10 per session. Every first and third Wednesdays thru Nov 18; 1-2p; at Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 NE Antioch Rd, Kansas City, MO 64117. “To plant a garden is to dream of tomorrow.” Come see what gardening is all about at KC North Community Center. There, students will learn how to maintain a garden using practical, hands on experience such as planting, growing, building, cooking, crafts, and more! Contact: kendra.beaver@kcmo.org; 816-730-7740

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

Leavenworth County Master Gardeners
Wed, Oct 14, 11a; at 123 Esplanade St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 Leavenworth County Master Gardener, Cara Kruid will discuss “Bringing Nature Indoors for Green Year-Round.” She will cover houseplant choices, care and seasonal tips. The meeting is free. Visitors are welcome. For information contact Leavenworth County K-State extension office at 913-364-5700.

Leawood Garden Club
Tues, Oct 27, 10:30a; at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206. Horticultural Hints: Winter Rose Prep, by Laura Dickinson. Program: Your Tree Doesn’t Need That: The Services You’re Being Oversold, by Tyler Woodard, an ISA Certified Arborist (#MW-6136A) and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) Professional with Arbor Masters. 

Kansas City Cactus and Succulent Society
Sun, Oct 18, 1:30-3:30p; at Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO. Cactus grafting, a Frankenstein experiment. Grafting is a propagation method that fuses the top of one cactus on the root system of another cactus. The public is invited; refreshments will be served.

Olathe Garden & Civic Club
Tues, Oct 20, 1p. Field Trip to the Overland Park Arboretum, 8909 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS 66013 **Free & Open to the Public** (Must pay your own Arboretum entry ticket.) Join us for a field trip to the Overland Park Arboretum! Optional carpool leaves from Grace Church at 12:30p, or meet us there.

Raytown Garden Club
Tues, Nov 3, 10a; at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. The program will be “Planting in 2026: Hits & Misses in Our Gardens,” Round Table Discussion by RGC Members: Rose Bailey-Hammock, Jennifer Barnes*, Mary Smead*, and Mary Wood*. *Master Gardener. Guest are always welcome. For more information, check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RaytownGardenClub

TOURS | SHOWS | SALES AND MORE

Prairie Village Tree Board Fall Tree Seminar – Right Tree, Right Place
Wed, Oct 7, 7-8:30p; at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse in the Rosewood A room, 9101 Nall Ave, Prairie Village, KS 66207. The Prairie Village Tree Board is hosting its popular free annual Fall Tree Seminar featuring a moderated panel of local experts to discuss ways to improve our tree canopy, planting the right tree in the right place, planting natives versus non-natives, and more. This year’s panelists include Markis Hill, Horticulture Extension Agent with K-State Extension Johnson County; John McLenon, Landscape Designer with Rosehill Gardens; and Bridget Tolle, City of Prairie Village’s Urban Forestry Specialist. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious tree lover, this is an opportunity to learn more about tree selection, planting and care. 

Bingo Night 
Oct 9 & 10, 6p; at Paula’s Petals, 33607 E 199th St, Pleasant Hill, MO. $30 fee. Register online at www.paulas-petals.com; 816-929-0522

Go Green 2026 Environmental Fair
Sat, Oct 17, 9a-noon; at Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway, Mission, KS. Come learn something new, connect with local organizations and discover how small changes can make a big difference. It’s a morning of ideas, inspiration and simple ways to live a little greener, proudly hosted by the cities of Fairway, Merriam, Mission, Mission Hills, Mission Woods, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Westwood, and Westwood Hills. A FREE, family-friendly event featuring local businesses and nonprofits with information and resources to help you make sustainable choices. 

Houseplant Palooza Symposium
Sat, Oct 17, 9a-4p; at Fulkerson Center, Missouri Western State University St Joseph, MO. Presented by the Northwest Missouri Master Gardeners. Learn how to be successful growing your indoor plants from preparing them for winter, propagation, succulents, and houseplant bonsai. Speakers are professionals in the field including keynote speaker, Darryl Cheng author of “The New Plant Parent” and “The New Plant Collector” who will discuss “An engineer’s approach to houseplant care.” Tickets are $54 including lunch and a plant to take home. Register at https://nwmomastergardeners.org

Fall Farm Festival & Pumpkin Patchs
Sat, Oct 24, 11a-3p; at Colonial Farms, 27610 E Wyatt Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Experience the magic of autumn at Colonial Farms! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the season with an array of exciting activities and attractions. Join us for a fall filled day on the Farm, pick pumpkins, visit the animals, take a ride in our Military Vehicle or get lost in our maze! Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to share information on pumpkins and general resources and classes. Tickets are $12.55 (tax included) **Please note admission tickets do not include the cost of apples, pumpkins, or food and drinks—additional costs apply. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-farm-festival-pumpkin-patch-tickets-1998094807356 to purchase tickets. Family friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.

CLASSES | WEBINARS 

Fruit Trees: So you think it would be nice to grow fruit trees in Kansas
Tues, Oct 6, 2-3p; Virtual, preregistration required, FREE. This presentation will introduce how to plan an orchard and details to consider when growing apples, pears, and other fruit trees. General knowledge about the ups and downs of orchard duties. A look at the annual schedule required for growing fruit trees in Kansas. Register at https://www.johnson.k-state.edu, then News and Events.

Backyard Prairie: Fall
Tues, Oct 6, 6-7p; Virtual, recorded, preregistration required, FREE. A prairie garden has a rhythm that changes with the seasons—and fall is an important time to prepare your planting for what comes next. Join Patti Ragsdale for the final session of our four-part Backyard Prairie Series and learn practical tips for fall maintenance, what to watch for as the growing season ends, and how to plan for a healthy, thriving prairie in the year ahead. Patti Ragsdale is president of the Kansas Native Plant Society, a K-State Extension Master Naturalist and executive director of Botanical Belonging. Register at https://www.johnson.k-state.edu, then News and Events.

K-State Garden Hour Webinar: Groundcovers for Kansas—Covering Your Bases
Wed, Oct 7, Noon-1p; Virtual, preregistration required, FREE. Groundcovers have many uses in the Kansas landscape. From living mulches to lawn alternatives, discover the many groundcover options that can be grown in sun, shade, or the areas in between. Join Kenneth Dodson, Wildcat District Horticulture Agent, discusses benefits and challenges when converting traditional lawn and landscape areas into ground covers. Register at https://www.johnson.k-state.edu, then News and Events. 

Tree Planting 101
Thurs, Oct 8, 6:30p; at Basehor Community Library, 1400, 158th St, Basehor, KS 66007. Leavenworth County Master Gardener, Crystal Miles will discuss selecting the right tree for the right place and the advantages of planting trees in the fall. How to select a quality tree, planting, watering and mulching. And Best Management Practices for long term maintenance and survival. FREE. For more information contact the Leavenworth County K-State extension office at 913-364-5700.

Dig Your Dinner: Plentiful Peppers
Wed, Oct 14, Noon–1p; Virtual, preregistration required, FREE. Spice up your garden and your plate! Join Anthony Reardon, Horticulture – Small Farms agent, and Chelsea King, Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health agent, for a flavorful look at peppers. Learn how to grow peppers at home, discover new ways to enjoy them in your cooking, and explore their nutritional benefits. Dig Your Dinner brings together gardening know-how and nutrition tips to help you make the most of fresh, seasonal foods—from the garden to your table. Explore previous sessions and catch up on topics you may have missed on the Dig Your Dinner YouTube playlist.

Greenhouses, Cold Frames & Hot Houses, Oh My!
Thurs, Oct 15, 7p; at Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce St, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Leavenworth County Master Gardeners, Donna and Ernie May will discuss the construction and uses of cold frames, hotbeds and green houses. Learn the basics of how and where to build each of these season extension structures. Meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, the Leavenworth County K-State extension office at 913-364-5700.

Fall Floral Arranging
Oct 23, 24 & 25 at 10a; at Paula’s Petals, 33607 E 199th St, Pleasant Hill, MO. $35 fee. Register online at www.paulas-petals.com; 816-929-0522 AND Oct 23 & 24 at 6p; $35 fee.

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