Kansas State University Gardens

Kansas State University Gardens The K-State Gardens are located on the campus of Kansas State University at 1500 Denison Manhattan,

In 1863 Bluemont College became Kansas State Agricultural College and eventually became Kansas State University. In 1871, the K-State Agriculture College purchased the Gale farmstead (once a plant nursery) that eventually became the Kansas State University Gardens. For the rest of the story ... http://www.k-state.edu/gardens/about/history.html

Join us for September Stroll on Friday, September 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM in the Gardens. Free, public event.
09/11/2026

Join us for September Stroll on Friday, September 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM in the Gardens. Free, public event.

If you happen to be planning a visit to Kansas State University Gardens tomorrow for the mum sale, or just for a sightse...
09/10/2026

If you happen to be planning a visit to Kansas State University Gardens tomorrow for the mum sale, or just for a sightseeing visit, you will notice a lot of red blooms in the various garden areas. They are eye catching for people as well as a lot of pollinators at this time.
Photos/J.Wasser

This Friday the KSU Horticulture Club is hosting a mum sale, located in the Kansas State University Gardens, from 2-7PM.
09/09/2026

This Friday the KSU Horticulture Club is hosting a mum sale, located in the Kansas State University Gardens, from 2-7PM.

This beautiful Black Swallowtail seemed very attracted to the bright colors of the lantana, celosia, and zinnias, workin...
09/02/2026

This beautiful Black Swallowtail seemed very attracted to the bright colors of the lantana, celosia, and zinnias, working for an extended period of time in the cottage garden this morning; at Kansas State University Gardens.
Photos/J.Wasser. Update: It turns out that this is actually a female Tiger Swallowtail (dark form). Thanks for the input Jill Haukos!

This is the attractive 'Texas Star' hibiscus, blooming in several locations around the gardens, at Kansas State Universi...
08/29/2026

This is the attractive 'Texas Star' hibiscus, blooming in several locations around the gardens, at Kansas State University Gardens.
Photos/J.Wasser

The beautiful sentry of the rose garden, and roses blooming this morning, at Kansas State University Gardens.Photos/J.Wa...
08/20/2026

The beautiful sentry of the rose garden, and roses blooming this morning, at Kansas State University Gardens.
Photos/J.Wasser

The gardens around the Reflecting Pool have really grown and filled in with annuals providing a rainbow of color. In add...
08/14/2026

The gardens around the Reflecting Pool have really grown and filled in with annuals providing a rainbow of color. In addition to many plants in bloom at this time, there are a lot of pollinators present and working; at Kansas State University Gardens.
Photos/J.Wasser

In contrast to the north side of the Cottage Garden, the south side of the garden is in full sun, and hosts a beautiful ...
08/09/2026

In contrast to the north side of the Cottage Garden, the south side of the garden is in full sun, and hosts a beautiful variety of bright and colorful annual plants; at Kansas State University Gardens.
Photos/J.Wasser

Wow! After only 2 days our Native Plant Foraging Class is SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who signed up. If you did not ...
08/07/2026

Wow! After only 2 days our Native Plant Foraging Class is SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who signed up. If you did not get a spot, feel free to send your info in the link below to be put on the early list for next year! Thank you again! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WqeghWcbP6

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1500 Denison Avenue
Manhattan, KS
66506

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(785) 532-3271

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