Sunset Community Garden

Established in May 2013 the Johnson County Sunset Community Garden and Orchard (formerly the WIC Garden) aims to educate, empower and feed the community.

This quarter-acre fruit and vegetable farm space is located next to the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment in Olathe, 11875 S Sunset Dr.

About the Sunset Community Garden

Volunteer gardeners work in a vegetable garden

The garden is managed by K-State Extension in partnership with JCDHE with volunteer support from county employees and community members who donate their time weekly to seed, hoe, prune, stake, mulch, harvest and more depending on the season. 

Produce from the garden is distributed to locations in the county to provide free produce to those who need it. A cooler is also located in the lobby of JCDHE in Olathe that provides fresh produce to clients onsite enrolled in various programs such as Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC).

The garden produces between 3,000 and 4,000 pounds of produce each year – a mix of nutritious fruits and vegetables. Produce grown in the garden includes:

  • Apples
  • Basil
  • Blackberries
  • Cucumbers
  • Green peppers
  • Jalapeno peppers
  • Kale
  • Peaches
  • Pears
  • Potatoes
  • Strawberries
  • Sweet corn
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Tomato

A Tour of the Sunset Community Garden

Volunteering at the Sunset Community Garden

Volunteers are welcome every Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., April through October. Drop-ins are welcome but registration for workdays is encouraged.

Volunteering at the garden is a great way to learn about growing food, socialize with others, get physical activity and contribute to a good cause. No special equipment required, tools are supplied but it's recommended that participants bring closed-toe shoes, a bottle of water, sunscreen, and their favorite pair of gardening gloves. No prior gardening knowledge is necessary!

In the case of inclement weather, we will send email notifications regarding cancellation or rescheduling of volunteer days.

Sunset Community Garden Farmer’s Market

A volunteer works at a vegetable stand at a Farmer's Market

To provide produce to those in the community who need it, K-State Extension Office and JCDHE hold farmers market events throughout the year at the Sunset Community Garden.

The markets take place one Thursday per month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. They are open to the public, and produce is available with a suggested donation.

Please check back for more details on 2023 farmers market events.