Lawn and Garden
Horticulture is the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers or ornamental plants.
In Johnson County, maintaining attractive home and commercial landscapes not only increases property values but promotes an improved quality of life that makes our community a great place to live.
Whether you have a question about lawns, vegetables, flowers, or landscape maintenance, Extension information is created for use by everyone, including homeowners, lawn services and nurseries.
In Johnson County, we have two agents. Please email garden.help@jocogov.org with questions.
Dennis Patton is responsible for ornamentals, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, horticultural environmental issues. He oversees the Extension Master Gardener program.
Anthony Reardon is responsible for Fruit/Vegetables, Small Urban Farms.
K-State Garden Hour Webinar Series
Join K-State Research and Extension Horticulture Agents from across the state as they discuss timely topics in horticulture. Free and open to all from Noon to 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. View past recordings as well. Pre-registration is required to participate in the on-line sessions.
Willie and the Salad Bonanza Contest
Willie and the Salad Bonanza is a contest open to elementary, middle and high school teams, along with other K-12 community organizations such as 4-H, Scouts, FFA or other teams, interested in the scientific principles surrounding plant growth. Learn more
