Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners are people who love to garden, learn about gardening, and share what they learn with others. We are a community of gardeners who share a curiosity for learning, a passion for conservation, and a sense of obligation to enrich our community through outreach, education, and beautification.
The Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) host educational presentations each month from January through November. Watch for announcements on this page and on the EMG Facebook Page and their volunteer run page (please note that this will take you to a website not supported/managed by K-State Research and Extension Douglas County).
You can watch all our recorded presentations, and much more, on our EMG YouTube channel .
2025 Extension Master Gardener Micro-grants

The Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) of Douglas County, KS announce the availability of grant funds for gardening projects that support our mission “To share research-based, horticultural information with residents of Douglas County, in partnership with K-State Research and Extension”.
Monthly Education Programs
Please join us on May 17 at 10:30 am for Planning Efficient Irrigation Design for Gardens by Bonnie Bayard. Dreher 4-H Family building.
All of our education programs start at 10:30 am, are approximately one hour long, and are free and open to the public. You can attend the live presentation in the Flory Building on the Douglas County fairgrounds, or attend online by registering before the presentation here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Extension Master Gardener Speakers Bureau
Do you need a speaker for your church, civic group, or garden club? Our Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are university trained and can present on a wide range of topics. We can adapt our presentations to meet your group’s needs from a short 30-minute presentation to a longer format if needed at no cost to you. To schedule a speaker for your group, please contact Niki Kenniff, Horticulture Assistant at 785-843-7058. We will try to match your interests with a suitable speaker. See our list of available horticultural topics HERE.
NEED HORTICULTURAL HELP?
Master Gardener Hotline
April - October: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Call: 785-843-7058 ext. 117
Email: dgcogardenhotline@gmail.com
Walk in: 2110 Harper St. Lawrence, KS