Cowley County Extension Master Gardeners

The Cowley County Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer organization designed to provide the public with research-based horticultural information.

Local Extension Master Gardeners are involved with a variety of community education projects like:

• Celebrate Ag workshops
• outreach with Winfield Correctional Center
• Education garden at Community Health Center
• Youth education at schools and farmers markets

Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2024 online training program.

Click to: Learn more or apply.

Link to K-State Garden Hour webinar series

Lawn and Garden

• Do you have an unknown insect that is attacking your crop, landscape or garden? We prefer pictures (with a ruler or common object to help determine size) or dead samples (put in a plastic zip bag and freeze).
  
  
• Do you need a soil report prior to planting your crop, lawn or garden? We can send your soil to the K-State Soil Testing Lab and provide follow-up recommendations.
  
  
• Do you need someone to provide advice about your trees (or lawn, etc) and not be worried that they are trying to sell you product? We are here to provide research-based information that can equip you to make an informed decision.

KSRE resources for your lawn and garden

What variety of ______ should I plant in my yard?

• Preferred Trees for South Central Kansas
• WaterWise Plants
• Ornamental Grasses
• Deciduous Shrubs
• Evergreen Shrubs
• Vegetables
• Fruits

The Kansas Garden Guide was expanded in 2023 and the online version is accessible for free. Print copies are available for purchase from our office or through the K-State Research and Extension Bookstore.