Lawn and Garden
Chisholm Trail Extension District is your front door to the resources of Kansas State University. Through our office you can obtain information on trees, turf, shrubs, insects, gardens, and other related topics. We also provide services such as insect identification, plant identification, and soil tests with fertilizer recommendations.
K-State Garden Hour Webinar Series:
Welcome to the K-State Garden Hour Webinar Series, hosted by K-State Research and Extension horticulture staff across the state of Kansas. We hope you'll join us on the first Wednesday of each month at noon for some horticultural refreshment and training. Register just one time to be notified of every session in 2026! You may cancel your registration at any time. Click here to get access to the Zoom link!
2026 Dates and Topics:
- January: Soil Smarts--Best Practices to Improve Soil Health
- February: Honey Bee Colony Management
- March: Naturalistic Landscape Design Style
- April: April Showers, Rain Garden Flowers
- May: Natives vs. Cultivars
- June: Maximizing Garden Success with Extension Resources
- July: Addressing Food Insecurity Through Extension
- August: Local Food Gardening Projects in Kansas
- September: Garden Renewal--How to Divide and Transplant Like a Pro
- October: Groundcovers for Kansas
- November: Houseplant Propagation and Care
- December: Spiff, Sharpen, and Stow--Wintering Garden Tools
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Have a Green Thumb?
Take a look at our Community Gardens and see if a plot is right for you! Gardens are available in Abilene and Herington.