K-State Garden Hour – 2026 Line-Up
If you haven’t participated in the K-State Garden Hour in the past, plan to start this year! The K-State Garden Hour began in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for K-State Research and Extension horticulture experts to share research-based information to gardeners of all abilities and experience. Due to the overwhelming success, the K-State Garden Hour is gearing up for its sixth year!
The 2026 lineup has been announced, featuring great topics and hosted by K-State Research and Extension horticulture staff across the state. Sessions are held on the first Wednesday of each month, online from 12 noon to 1 p.m. (CST), including a 45-minute presentation and 10-15 minutes for viewer questions.
The 2026 webinars are based on the topics participants request most often. A one-time registration gives viewers free access to all of the 2026 sessions, which include:
• February 4 – Honey Bee Colony Management and Key Floral Resources in Kansas
• March 4 – Naturalistic Landscape Design Style
• April 1 – April Showers, Rain Garden Flowers
• May 6 – Natives vs. Cultivars – Making Informed Choices for Your Landscape
• June 3 – Maximizing Garden Success with Extension Resources
• July 1 – Addressing Food Insecurity Through Extension
• August 5 – Local Food Gardening Projects in Kansas
• September 2 – Garden Renewal – How to Divide and Transplant Like a Pro
• October 7 – Groundcovers for Kansas – Covering Your Bases
• November 4 – Houseplant Propagation and Care
• December 2 – Spiff, Sharpen, and Stow – Wintering Garden Tools
To register for this free, online series, visit: hnr.k-state.edu/extension/consumer-horticulture/garden-hour/ If you cannot join the live session, all sessions are recorded and can be accessed later at the same link.
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Horticulture agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at kharding@ksu.edu or 620-244-3826.