Juju Wellemeyer is our Natural Resource and Mid-Small Scale Ag Agent. She is excited to take on this position and we are excited to see how she contributes to Extension!

We all love going on adventures every year, spending time in the sun, and indulging in all the treats and sweets you can get ahold of. That is fine sometimes, but it is important take extra precautions when you are outside!

If you like to learn, share information, and grow, then the Extension Master Gardener program is right for you. We are accepting applications for the Class of 2022. EMGs attend training classes, share gardening information with the public, and grow both personally and in the garden. Check out what it takes to join this fun and active group. You might also make a new friend or two! Application accepted through July 15.

Do you ever have questions about why your plant developed spots, failed to bloom, or just not sure why it doesn’t look right? If you have been in this quandary, then Extension has friendly and knowledgeable people to help. Our Gardening Hotline has your back. Call 913-715-7050 or email garden.help@jocogov.org.

Yuck, gross, and several other choice words are used to describe Japanese Beetles. They are making their yearly appearance. What can you do? Tolerate, treat, or complain? See what might work best for you.

“I water my lawn three times a week for 10 minutes. Am I watering enough or too much?” This is a frequent question received on the Garden Hotline. This information doesn’t provide what we need to know for proper watering. The first step is knowing how much water is applied. Learn the steps for a healthy lawn with the soak-and-cycle method of lawn watering.

The Garden is blooming and we want to take this as an opportunity to share! Stop by the WIC Garden on July 15th for some produce, garden tour, and recipe testing with freshly picked vegetables! We can't wait to see you there!

Show your support for your local 4-Her's at the local Livestock and Project Auction! These projects are worked on throughout the year in preparation for the fair and the auction.

Come see the 4-H projects and exhibits while you are at the Johnson County Fair! There will be something for everyone from art to animals and robots to textiles. You won't regret it!