Kansas State University Gardens

The Snyder Family Kids K-State Garden Club enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Sharon Snyder for the Saturday class held yesterday.
Sessions to date have included ecosystems, soils & what plants need to grow (David "Wally" Wasser & Carol Kuhlman), a guest presentation on grasses & root functions (Dr Trish Brandt), & building terrariums (Dr Barbara Pearson). The two remaining classes include pollinators (Dr Brian Spiesman), and then a final class field trip to Willow Lake Farm. The class coordinator is Sue White.
Photo/J.Wasser

Stop by the Gardens today to experience the pungent smell of the Amorphophallus bulbifer. It is smaller than the Co**se Flower but also has a magnificently stinky flower.

Today is your only chance to see this flower in the Gardens.

Amorphophallus bulbifer, or Voodoo Lily, is an exotic, tuberous plant known for its large, umbrella-like foliage and striking, often pink-tinged flower that emerges from the ground, followed by attractive red berries. Native to Asia, it's relatively easy to grow in partial shade, prefers well-drained soil, and is known for producing aerial bulbils on its leaves, which can grow into new plants.

Ticket sales end TODAY for the Red, White & Bloom Garden Party. Purchase tickets at https://gardenparty2026.auctria.events

There are a variety of roses, asiatic lilies, and milkweed providing late spring color at Kansas State University Gardens right now, as well as many pollinators hard at work.
Photos/J.Wasser

The deadline to purchase tickets for the Red, White & Bloom Garden Party is quickly approaching. You only have until May 27th to purchase tickets at https://gardenparty2026.auctria.events