Horticulture | Natural Resources
News & Events
Horticulture (Lawn & Garden) & Natural Resources are important aspects of a thriving healthy community. We provide tips, educational programing, information and resources for you to thrive!
Our Horticulture & Natural Resources Agent, Sharon Ashworth, reguarly provides horticulture and natural resources themed highlights! Please see below for her highlights, news and events curated through office programming, trustworthy research, and community partners.
Protecting Your Home from Wasps
What to do about wasps! Raymond Cloyd, K-State entomologist, explains how to remove waspnests and encourages people to contact pest control professionals before acting. If you’ve got another type of unwanted household visitor this summer check out the K-State publication “Household Pests of Kansas” to find out how to safely control pantry pests, stinging insects, flies and more.
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners are people who love to garden, learn about gardening, and share what they learn with others.
Learn from these free monthly digital educational sessions hosted by our horticulture staff across the state.