4-H

Resilience in Children During a Time of Change In times of change, it can be very hard for people to adjust, especially children. Setting small goals and taking measures to reduce stress can help build resilience in both adults and children.

Lawn and Garden

Sweet Potato: Starts & Plants Sweet potatoes are a nutritious staple crop for a lot of households, and you may find yourself wanting to grow more foods at home. Luckily, sweet potatoes are easy to grow at home!

EMG New Class Forming Interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer? Applications for the Class of 2021 are underway. EMG volunteers have a love of gardening and enjoy sharing their knowledge in the community. More information is available on the web.

Looking for an Ornamental Tree? Try Japanese Maples Once thought to be challenging to grow, Japanese maples can be tuff and can endure the KC climate. They have a unique form, texture, leaf pattern and color. Take a new look at these prized trees for the landscape.

Annuals Provide a Summer of Color Once the chance of a frost has past and soil temps warm, it signals time to plant annual flowers for summer color. There is a selection for just about every spot. Learn how to get the most flower power out of your summer color.

Bagworms taking over your evergreen?  Bagworms feed on a variety of plants but love evergreens. The ideal time to control them is when they are small and hardly visible. Start preparing now for when and how to control them.

Garden Tour Postponed Due to COVID-19, the May 15 & 16 tour was canceled. We may reschedule for a weekend this fall, depending on several factors. Stay tuned as we will decide on the future of the tour in early July.

Health and Home

Don't Panic in this Pandemic— Take Control Right now, we are in a time of uncertainty. It is important that you don't panic. Here are some tips for when money starts to get a little tight during times like this.

Stormy weather can lead to food safety issues. Welcome to spring! With spring comes unpredictable weather, and sometimes power outages. Here is how you can keep your food safe with no power.

Tis the season for fresh produce buying Say goodbye to winter and hello to the warmer season and fresh fruits and vegetables. Here are tips to keep fresh produce safe and long lasting.

All produce can be healthy—no matter what package it comes in: There are always a lot of questions on what is the healthiest options, and sometimes not all those options are available. Here is a guide to produce — canned, frozen and fresh.

Agriculture & Natural Resources

The Red Fox You may have seen this animal hanging around, because they like the safety of the suburban areas. Learn how to safely keep your distance for you and your family.

Events

All face-to-face programming and events have been suspended until July 4, 2020. We are currently working on different ways to bring you programming and classes virtually. Here are a few classes that you can participate in virtually: Healthy Electric Pressure Cooking-May 20, 1p.m. -3 p.m. Keep checking our website as more virtual classes go live at johnson.k-state.edu or call 913-715-7000. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

In Partnership Together

K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Johnson County Extension at (913) 715-7000. Notify staff of accommodation needs as early as possible.

Johnson County K-State Research and Extension (913)715-7000 11811 S. Sunset Dr. Suite 1500 Olathe, KS 66061 Johnson.k-state.edu

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