December is the unofficial month of baking. Between the holiday desserts and homemade gifts, cookies and cakes are a baker's delight! But baking is a science and requires precision, so here are some tips for success!

Do you fully appreciate—or even understand—your oven’s convection feature? This article may help.

Let your “outputs” provide the inputs on how the holidays are affecting your health.

The holiday season is here and that means gifting! Giving gifts to loved ones is one of the best feelings, especially after the year we have had. Here are steps to stay on budget and get ahead of the holiday stress.

The Johnson County Extension Master Naturalist (EMN) program’s focus is on education, outreach, and service dedicated to the benefit of natural resources and natural areas. Fun projects include the Pollinator Prairie, blue bird stewardship and land stewardship. Check it out!

In spite of the restrictions brought on by COVID-19 the small group of volunteers who maintained Johnson County's WIC Community Garden grew over three thousand pounds of produce for local families and provided a healing space in turbulent times.

The Christmas tree is the star of holiday décor, but the poinsettia is maybe its co-star. Breeding has made this plant easy to grow, and it’s not just red anymore. Learn how to care for your plants so they shine brightly during the season.

It is possible you are spending time on preparations for the holidays. While it might feel like there is nothing to do in the landscape, there are a few chores to help ensure a beautiful lawn and garden in the spring. Take advantage of a warm day by being outdoors.

‘Tis the season to shop for that special person in your life. Gardeners may be the easiest person on your list. If you need some ideas, look no further.

The path to finding one's spark starts with exploration. 4-H projects gives the opportunity to our 4-H'ers to find their passion. There are over 30 different project areas for them to explore, to find their spark!

Introducing our newest program, Silver Clovers! Johnson County Extension is offering educational opportunities for adults 50 and older, free of charge until the end of 2020, to help keep people connected during the time of COVID-19. These events will use a combination of virtual and live activities so you can remain safe, but still connect to classmates and instructors to maximize learning!

The Johnson County Extension Office is open. For the safety of our staff, volunteers and public please set up an appointment so we can take additional precautions for you and our staff. Face to face programming will be permitted on a case by case basis, all while following CDC health and safety guidelines.

2- Holiday Horticulture

2- Holiday Wreaths from the Great Outdoors

3- Embrace Your Age

4- Cooking for 1 or 2

8- Everyday Mindfulness

11- Make a Gingerbread

12–Protect Your Family from Radon

14- Safe at Home

16- Learn with Mahaffie

17- Alzheimer's 101

18- Soups and Stews

21- Growing Culinary Herbs

7- Cut the Clutter-JCPRD

12- Beating the Winter Blues

14-Protect Your Family from Radon

19- Medicare Basics

28- Modern Quilting

31- Junior Extension Master Naturlists: Winter Wonders

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.