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Johnson County
11811 S. Sunset Drive
Suite 1500
Olathe, KS 66061

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(913) 715-7000
(913) 715-7005 fax
jo@listserv.ksu.edu

Map to our office

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Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

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Sunset Garden Update - Mid-June to July 2023

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With the abundance of rain, warmth, and sunshine seen in late May and early June, the Sunset (formerly WIC) Garden has been off to a rousing start.

Harvest Report:

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As of the June 13 workday session, the garden has already seen more than 630 lbs of produce donated throughout Johnson County!

This has included 191pounds of onions, 52 pounds of lettuce, 34 pounds of cauliflower, 64 pounds of cabbage, 37 pounds of carrots, and 148 pounds of broccoli.

Sweet Potatoes:

As the last of the cool season crops have been working their way out of the garden, new installments of sweet potato plants have taken their place. Slips of two different varieties, Covington and Beauregard, went into the garden in June. Harvests of these are expected to begin in September and last throughout the fall.

Garden Notes:

  • Still being picked, broccoli sideshoots, onions, carrots, radish, and beats are continuing to add to the weekly total of donated produce.
  • Dinosaur Kale has also been a surprisingly long-lasting and efficient producer for the season, with more than 40 pounds having currently come from the garden.
  • Peppers, tomatoes, blackberries, raspberries, cucumbers, garlic, and more onions are all expected to be large producers in the garden as it transitions into its warm season crops.

Volunteer with us.

harvestVolunteering at the garden is a great way to learn about growing food, socialize with others, get physical activity, and contribute to a good cause.

Work days are on Tuesdays based on the time of year and weather patterns. All times are subject to change based on weather patterns. Please contact the office to confirm work times. Work days will be cancelled in case of inclement weather 

Mid-March through Memorial Day – 8 am

Memorial Day through Labor Day – 7:30 am

Labor Day through end of season – 8 am

 

No gardening experience or equipment is required. Tools are supplied. Wear closed-toed-shoes, bring water, apply sunscreen, and bring gardening gloves if you have a pair.

Sign up to volunteer by clicking this link. We welcome drop ins, too.

Sunset Community Garden
11875 S Sunset Dr.
Olathe, KS 66061

gardencoordinator@jocogov.org