Garden Events

Leavenworth County Master Gardeners

Wed, Sept 8, 11am; at Riverfront Community Center, 123 Esplanade St, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Cheri Miller of Wyandotte County Conservation will give a presentation on Rain Barrels. The meeting is free. Visitors are welcome. For more information contact the Leavenworth County Extension office at 913-364-5700.

Fairy Gardens

Wed, Sept 8, 7pm; at Basehor Community Library, 1400, 158th St, Basehor, KS 66007. Joyce Caratura, a Leavenworth County Master Gardener, will give a presentation on the delights of gardening in miniature. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Leavenworth County Extension office at 913-364-5700.

TreeKeepers

Sept 9-Oct 7, 6-8:30pm; Heartland Tree Alliance is offering a socially distanced in person learning opportunity five consecutive Thursdays with one hands-on workday Sat, Oct 2 9am-12pm. Great course for anyone wanting to learn more about shade and ornamental trees. Learn about soils, biology, selection, pruning, ID, and planting. Classroom and hands-on learning taught by various local experts. Must register in advance, $50 fee. https:// tinyurl.com/TKFall21 or call Sarah 816561-1086.

Miami County Garden Tour

Sept 10-11, 9am-5pm; Enjoy six unique country gardens, rain or shine. Purchase “A September to Remember” tickets at any garden, $15 (cash or check only) good for both days. Map will be available online, in this issue of KC Gardener, and on your ticket. Sponsored by K-State Research and Extension Master Gardeners, 913-294-4306. www.maraisdescygnes. ksu.edu, www.facebook.com/mdcemg.

WGS Puddle Jumping Water Garden Tour 2021

Tour # 6 is the grand finale of tours for the Greater KC Water Garden Society. It takes place Sat, Sept 11 and has 10 fabulous sites located North of the Missouri river. This tour has a wide variety of settings and styles of ponds, fountains, and pondless water features. The day tour runs from 9 to 5, rain, or shine. Single day $5 tickets are available at kcwatergardens. com, Eventbrite or at all 10 sites during the tour. Sites will be announced on Facebook and on our website. The last night garden party is from 6 to 10pm and is sponsored by Good Earth Water Gardens. Free to the public, these night events present a unique opportunity for everyone to experience the magic and romance of water features after sundown.

Butterfly Garden Open House

Sat, Sept 18, noon-3pm; at 500 Eisenhower Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Leavenworth County Master Gardeners will host an open house at their Butterfly Garden. Please join us as we follow the migration of the Monarch Butterflies as they continue their journey to Mexico. Learn about our Monarch Waystation. Activities for children. If available, there will be opportunities to capture and tag Monarch Butterflies. For more information contact the Leavenworth County Extension office at 913-364-5700.

KC Cactus and Succulent Society

The next club meeting will be Sunday, September 19, 1:30-4pm at a NEW LOCATION: the Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO. Visitors are welcome to attend. For more information see our website: www.kccactus.com or visit us on Facebook.

Sunflowers

Mon, Sept 20, 4pm; at Lansing Community Library, 730 1st Terrace, Suite 1, Lansing KS 66043. The National Garden Bureau has designated 2021 as the “Year of the Sunflower!” Joy Kromer, a Leavenworth County Master Gardener, will present a program on those easy to grow, heat-tolerant and pest resistant beauties. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Leavenworth County Extension office at 913364-5700.

Plant Sale and Native Flower Garden Tour

Sat, Sept 25, 10am-2pm; at Project Living Proof, 917 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd, Kansas City, MO. Rain or shine! Invitation from the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City. The Project Living Proof garden is a partnership of the Metropolitan Energy Center and Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City, demonstrating a green living landscape with the use of native plants and the production of fruits and vegetables for a local food pantry. Learn about native flowers of Missouri from a Master Gardener, visit our butterfly station and even capture a selfie in our custom photo booth.

Sunflowers

Tues, Sept 28, 7pm; at Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce St, Leavenworth, KS 66048. The National Garden Bureau has designated 2021 as the “Year of the Sunflower!” Joy Kromer, a Leavenworth County Master Gardener, will present a program on those easy to grow, heat-tolerant and pest resistant beauties. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Leavenworth County Extension office at 913-364-5700. Face masks and social distancing is required, 20 person limit. For latest protocol guidelines visit the library’s homepage at https://leavenworthpubliclibrary.org/updated-hours.

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What’s Happening at Powell Gardens

Pond Management Workshop September 9, 2021 | 6-8 p.m. $10 | Members receive free admission Ticket: https://25043p.blackbaudhosting.com/25043p/ tickets?tab=2&txobjid=52de8ceb-c0f9-4359-b6eb22c2578c9f0d

Presented in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, this workshop will help you better manage your pond and its watershed. Learn about fish and plant management, aquatic plant identification and plant control, as well as how to avoid and control aquatic invasive species.

Please bring nuisance aquatic plants from your pond for MDC staff to identify and recommend control options. Registration is required by September 6, 2021.

Dog Days July 10, August 14 & September 11 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Included with general admission | Admission is free for members

Dog Days allows you to bring your dog(s) for a stroll through Powell Gardens*. Enjoy seasonal blooms and sunshine with your furry friend! Dogs must have current vaccinations and remain on a leash at all times. (Retractable leashes are not allowed.) Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pooch. *Please note that marked areas of the Heartland Harvest Garden are inaccessible during Dog Days because they are dedicated to food production. Otherwise, dogs and their humans are free to explore our 175 acres.

Work & Learn: Fall Containers September 11, 2021 | 9 a.m. – noon $55 | Members receive 10% off Ticket: https://25043p.blackbaudhosting.com/25043p/ tickets?tab=2&txobjid=459a360f-a0f7-468d-82ea4d9fd1d2de02

Turn your tired summer containers into beautiful fall displays in this festive workshop. Each participant will design and plant a fiber pot container that can be displayed indoors or out. One complimentary adult beverage included during the workshop.

Harvest Days September 23 – October 3, 2021 Thursday-Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Open until 8 p.m. on Friday)

This fall, Powell Gardens presents Harvest Days: Gather in the Gardens (September 23-October 3, Thursday-Sunday). Yurts on the East Lawn create outdoor “living rooms” where you can gather with your loved ones and enjoy the crisp autumn air, changing colors of the season, and the bounty of the Heartland Harvest Garden. Cozy up to a fire pit with a glass of wine, smores kit, and better conversation. Grab a hot apple cider and take a stroll through autumnal displays. Listen to live music while playing larger-than-life lawn games. Wander the quilt gardens, sample bites of the fall harvest, and enjoy the fall foliage as you settle in for shorter days and cooler weather.