4-H 4-H in the Classroom

Lawn and Garden

The Dirt on Soil Topsoil, enriched soil, potting mix, potting soil– it can all be so confusing. What is the difference and why does it matter.  This article helps unravel the soil name mystery .

Tree Topping- Why it should not be done It's Bad. Just plain wrong. See why topping should never be done to a valued tree.

Horticulture Classes to Help You Grow  Back by popular demand is a series of classes to get you off and growing this spring. There is a little something for everyone from pruning, vegetables, fruit, perennials and garden photography. Attend one class or all. The classes are in the evening to accommodate your work schedule and are just $10.

Biennial Garden Tour, May 15 and 16 – Save the Date The Extension Master Gardeners are preparing to greet you during the most anticipated and attended garden tour in Kansas City. Save the date to visit these five unique EMG gardens featured this year. Here is a little teaser of what you will see.

Soil and Hay Testing There is an unlimited amount of knowledge in regards to your agriculture operation. Getting the right tests can help it move along smoothly. Learn about why you should test your soil and hay.

Winter Planning and Preparation for Spring Planting It may seem like January is early to start planning for your spring garden, but preparation is key. There are things that you should be considering now, so you are ready for the first planting of the season.

Health and Home

Dining with Diabetes Let 2020 be the year you take back control of your diabetes! Extension offers a 4 part class for that!

Convection Know-How Ovens can be tricky if you aren't a professional baker. What are all the features that are in your kitchen that you don't know how to use? Let's learn about the convection setting on your oven!

Keep your Resolution to Improve Your Credit Score Keeping Resolutions can be hard and so can improving your credit. Don't give up this year and work on your Financial Situation!

Events

Leap into the Year at JCEEF's Annual Dinner! Join us for a fun-filled evening on February 29 at the Arts and Heritage Center. For more details on the dinner and memberships, visit us at our website.

January Classes & Events 14 Calving Management School 15 Master Naturalist Application Due 15 Farm Financial Skills for Women 22 Farm Financial Skills for Women 24 Opioid Crisis 25 Garden Workshop 25 4-H Food Fare 28 String Quilts 28 Dining with Diabetes 29 Farm Financial Skills for Women 30 So now what? Managing life after retirement February Classes & Events Jan. 28, Feb 4,11,18 Dining with Diabetes 4 New to Medicare 7 Corn School 11 Drought Tolerant Perennials 17 Growing fruit at Home 20 Brain Fit 25 Rag Quilts 28 Pruning Evergreens 29 Kids in the Kitchen: Breakfast for Champions 29 JCEEF Annual Dinner

In Partnership Together

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, please contact Johnson County Extension at 913.715.7000. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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

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