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 each week on Wednesdays at noon for some horticultural refreshment and training.
Each webinar in the series has a separate registration page. You will need to click on each webinar that you would like to attend. Sessions will be recorded and posted here after each event.
Wednesday, August 12th: Hummingbirds in Kansas - Chuck Otte
- Hummingbirds are fascinating and fun to watch for the entire family. Through a blend of landscaping and use of feeders you can enhance the opportunity to view and enjoy these tiny little flying jewels. Chuck Otte, Geary County Ag and Natural Resources Extension Agent, will discuss hummer-friendly plants, how to use feeders effectively, and how to deal with common problems with your hummingbird-friendly yard.
- REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, August 19th: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe - Karen Blakeslee
- If your garden is overflowing with fresh produce, what will you do with it? Besides enjoying the fresh flavors or sharing with family and friends, preserving the produce for later use is a great way to enjoy that taste of summer later in the year. Karen Blakeslee, Extension Associate in Food Science and Rapid Response Center Coordinator, will highlight some easy ways to safely preserve your food.
- REGISTER HERE
- Fall is undoubtedly the most important time of year to care for your Tall Fescue lawns. Whether you are starting a new lawn, or thickening up an existing lawn, there are many planting tips & tricks that you need to know. Matthew will cover the best tips for soil preparation, seed selection, planting techniques, and planting time in order to help you have the best lawn on the block!
- REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, August 5th: Fall Vegetable Gardening - Tom Buller
- Fall is the best time of the year to grow vegetables in Kansas, and it is not too late to start for the year. This presentation will cover tips and tricks of establishing and caring for a fall vegetable garden, as well as some pointers for fall season extension and putting your garden to rest at the end of the season.
- Webinar Video
- Resource: Kansas Garden Guide
- Evaluation
Wednesday, July 29th: How to Choose Potting Media for Gardening Success - Dr. Cheryl Boyer
- Selecting a bag of potting media at the garden center can be a confusing experience. Fortunately, there is solid science behind engineering quality soils for growing plants. Dr. Cheryl Boyer, K-State Nursery Crop Production Extension Specialist, will cover purposes, materials, mixes and how to manage soil-less potting media for container-gardening success.
- Webinar Video
- Evaluation
Wednesday, July 22nd: Pesticide Label Safety - Lynn Loughary
- Unlock the truth about pesticides and separate fact from internet fiction. Lynn Loughary, Wyandotte County Horticulture Extension Agent, will walk you through how pesticides are developed and which situations will provide you optimal control with the least environmental impact. Learn what you need to know in order to safely use these products and achieve the most effective results.
- Webinar Video
- Resources
- Evaluation
Wednesday, July 15th: Hydrangeas for the Garden - Dennis Patton
- Hydrangeas are a popular garden plant, providing plenty of season-long summer color. Unfortunately, with the ever-changing Kansas climate, hydrangeas can sometimes be a challenge to grow. Dennis Patton, Johnson County Horticulture Extension Agent, will explain which species are best suited to your garden conditions and share tips for their success. Once you learn these secrets, you will want to add more hydrangeas to the garden to enjoy the beauty for yourself.
- Webinar Video
- Handout: Hydrangeas for Kansas City
- Evaluation
Wednesday, July 8th: Nuisance Wildlife Control in Your Garden - Charlie Lee
- Are squirrels, rabbits, deer, or other wildlife getting the best of your garden? Join Charlie Lee, K-State Wildlife Control Extension Specialist, in learning how to identify the animals causing problems in your landscape or garden. You will understand why animals find these areas attractive, and learn how to prevent damage through habitat modification, exclusion, and removal if necessary.
- Webinar Video
- KSRE Wildlife Website
- Evaluation
Wednesday, July 1st: Weed Management in the Lawn and Garden - Jesse Gilmore
- Every gardener wages war on weeds, which compete with desirable plants for water, nutrients, and sunlight. Is that struggle always necessary, and what are the different ways to keep weeds from appearing where you don't want them? Jesse Gilmore, Wildcat Extension District Horticulture Agent, will explain what defines a weed, how they grow, the hidden merits of weeds, and methods of keeping weeds in check.
- Webinar Video
- Handouts
- Evaluation Survey
Wednesday, June 24th: Identifying Garden Insects--Integrated Pest Management Steps for the Garden - Frannie Miller
- There are countless insects in a garden, but which are friendly and which are foe? Frannie Miller, K-State Pesticide Safety and IPM Coordinator, will cover which insects you may want to know, in order to identify what is in your garden. Then, learn what you can do to discourage pests in your garden.
- Webinar Video
- Handouts
- Evaluation Survey
Wednesday, June 17th: Bugs Galore: Bagworm, Japanese Beetle, Mosquitoes, And Other “Bug” Related Pests – Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Professor and Extension Entomology Specialist
- Dr. Cloyd will provide a brief overview of bagworms, Japanese beetles, mosquitoes, and other summer insect and mite pests. The presentation will discuss biology, damage, and management strategies that can be implemented now to control pest populations and mitigate plant damage. There will be time afterward for any questions.
- Webinar Video
- Handouts
- Aphid Management in Greenhouse Production Systems (MF3442)
- Oak Leaf Itch Mite (MF2806)
- Bagworm: Insect Pest of Trees and Shrubs (MF3474)
- Grub Management in Turfgrass Using Insecticides (MF3439)
- Scale Insect Pests (MF3457)
- Insect and Mite Pests of Vegetable Gardens (MF3480)
- Japanese Beetle: Insect Pest of Horticultural Plants and Turfgrass (MF3488)
- Cross-Striped Cabbageworm: Insect Pest of Vegetable Crops (MF3505)
- Evaluation Survey
Wednesday, June 10th: Indoor Plants for Health and Happiness – Ariel Whitely-Noll, Shawnee County Horticulture Extension Agent
- Indoor plants boost your mood, improve your health, clean the air and add beauty to your home and office. Learn more from Ariel about a few of the easiest indoor plants to grow along with how to keep your plants alive and happy!
- Webinar Video
- Handouts
- Resource for Orchids
- Resource for African Violets
- Poisonous Plants List
- Suggested houseplants and basic care (coming soon)
- Evaluation Survey
Wednesday, June 3rd: Making and Supporting Pollinators In The Garden – Jason Graves, Central Kansas District Horticulture Extension Agent
- Making and supporting pollinators should not be optional since they are essential to maintaining the vast number of ecosystem services we all rely on every single day. Jason will explore who our pollinators are, understanding pollinator needs and what we can do to make and support pollinators in our own yards.
- Webinar Video
- Handout
- Evaluation Survey
Wednesday, May 27th: Taking Care of Tomatoes - Tom Buller, Douglas County Horticulture Extension Agent and Judy O'Mara, K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab
- Many maintenance techniques can improve your tomato plant health, while also increasing plant yield. Tom will cover tasks including training, irrigating, pruning and insect management and Judy will discuss tomato diseases that occur in Kansas and how to manage them.
- Webinar Video
- Handouts
- Evaluation Survey
- Native plants can be a great addition to your landscape. They are well adapted to local growing conditions and serve as important food sources for beneficial insects, birds and other wildlife. Pam will cover a number of native plant species and how they can be used in your landscape.
- Webinar Video
- Handouts
- Evaluation Survey
