K-State Research and Extension
Silver Clovers has returned
Johnson County K-State Research and Extension is reintroducing Silver Clovers, a program for adults aged 50 and older.
Active retirees find meaning outdoors
Studies repeatedly show how the benefits of volunteering contribute to an overall healthier life. This is especially true when you find an opportunity that matches your talents and interests.
Gardening legacy of Dennis Patton
It was not surprising to me that Dennis Patton’s final column was about the Master Gardeners biennial garden tour on May 17-18 in Johnson County.
The garden tour was the brainchild of Dennis and the late Lyn Holiday, a Master Gardener from the class of 1994, who organized the first event in 1998, as another opportunity to showcase the beauty and value of gardening in Johnson County.
The garden tour was the brainchild of Dennis and the late Lyn Holiday, a Master Gardener from the class of 1994, who organized the first event in 1998, as another opportunity to showcase the beauty and value of gardening in Johnson County.
VITA helps in filing taxes
Johnson County’s Kansas State Research and Extension is partnering with El Centro, Inc. and Kansas City Metropolitan Tax Coalition in offering free basic tax return preparation services at the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe, until April 13.
Tours offer peek into stunning gardens
The Public Garden Tour gives you a legitimate excuse to poke around and more! The Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners biennial garden tour on May 17 and 18 is made for looking, learning and exploring. The 2024 tour features six gardens within miles of each other in Johnson County.
Healthy Yards Expo set April 13 in Shawnee
The free 12th Healthy Yards Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive in Shawnee.
January is Radon Action Month
The second leading cause of lung cancer might be lurking in your home