Ellis County K-State Extension Master Gardeners

Ellis County K-State Extension Master Gardeners The Ellis County K-State Extension Master Gardener Program is an educational volunteer training program sponsored by K-State Extension.

Through this program, individuals are trained and certified in horticulture and related areas. These individuals, in turn, volunteer their expertise and services to help others through horticulture projects that benefit the community. Once trained, K-State Extension Master Gardeners provide research based information to the public on many topics including water conservation, yard waste management,

regional plant adaptability, and the environment. The Extension Master Gardeners work with their local Extension staff to develop educational programs that meet the horticultural needs of their local citizens. Projects include school programs, demonstration gardens, and public programs.

🌸 Did you miss our Iris Day? 🌸We still have leftover iris rhizomes available! Call the Extension Office to schedule a ti...
08/14/2026

🌸 Did you miss our Iris Day? 🌸

We still have leftover iris rhizomes available! Call the Extension Office to schedule a time to pick some up for a suggested donation of $1 per rhizome.

📞 785-628-9430

The available iris colors are shown in the photos attached to this post. 🌿💕

This beautiful multicolored mate dent corn came from our heirloom garden at Fort Hays State Historic Site. The only bad ...
08/11/2026

This beautiful multicolored mate dent corn came from our heirloom garden at Fort Hays State Historic Site. The only bad part is that it seems to also be a treat for the raccoons!

08/06/2026
08/05/2026

"Keep in mind that heat and drought stress cannot be overcome with extra water. Creating soggy soils with extra water is counterproductive; roots growing in overly wet soils will die due to a lack of oxygen."
It is difficult to keeps things in the landscape "thriving" during the hot and windy conditions that often come with this time of year - extra water is NOT always the answer! The article shared in the first comment provides great tips on how to deal with this HOT and DRY time of year.

07/30/2026

Dragonflies are frequent visitors around the water lilies and reflecting pool at Kansas State University Gardens.
Unlike bees, wasps, moths, and butterflies which are abundant pollinators around the gardens, dragonflies are not true pollinators. They are aerial predators that catch other insects mid-air, and do not feed on nectar or pollen from flowers.
Photo/J.Wasser

Iris Day at the Downtown Market happening till noon today! Rhizomes available with suggested donation of $1.00.
07/25/2026

Iris Day at the Downtown Market happening till noon today! Rhizomes available with suggested donation of $1.00.

07/24/2026

Address

601 Main Street
Hays, KS
67601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(785) 628-9430

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