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06/24/2026
Have you noticed your new neighbors?
Next time you’re out for a walk, stop by Bluemont, Yuma, and Colorado streets to say hi!
These trees, planted by KSU, the City of Manhattan, and the Kansas Forest Service, will provide shade and cleaner air for years to come.
06/23/2026
The Kansas Turf & Ornamentals Field Day is less than two months away - Thursday, August 6, at the John C. Pair Horticulture Research and Extension Center in Haysville!
You can register online at:
https://2026turfday.eventbrite.com
Brochure at:
https://bit.ly/4e6YRmF
More information and Exhibitor information at:
https://www.kansasturfgrassfoundation.com/
We hope to see you there!
05/26/2026
Congratulations to Alana Wood (2026 Paul Thomas Intern of the Year) and Lemuel Dill (Honorable Mention) for earning national recognition from the American Floral Endowment! 👏
Alana completed her internship at Pure Beauty Farms in Miami, Florida, while Lemuel gained hands-on experience during a six-month internship with Neal Mast & Son Greenhouses in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
We're proud of you both for representing K-State Horticulture and Natural Resources so well!
👉 Read more about their experiences and this national award: https://endowment.org/news/2026-paul-thomas
05/11/2026
We were privileged to recognize our HNR students with a reception, awards ceremony and special alumni update from Brandon Berlin (class of 2025). We have an awesome HNR family and our students are doing great things.
05/07/2026
Natives vs. cultivars—how do they compare, and does it matter which you choose?
Watch the recording of this month’s K‑State Garden Hour Webinar to hear Douglas County Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent Sharon Ashworth share what current research reveals about the ecological value of native plants and cultivars of natives—and how that information can guide your landscape decisions.
🎥 Watch here: 👇
https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/consumer-horticulture/garden-hour/
K-State Garden Hour Webinar: Natives vs. Cultivars--Making Informed Choices for Your Landscape Cultivars of native plants may dominate in the garden centers, but how do they compare to their true native counterparts — and does it really matter which yo...
05/01/2026
Our awesome HORT students were recognized at the annual cALEbration event at the Staley School of Leadership for growing the beautiful plant centerpieces. We had the opportunity to share about many applied learning experiences we have through our program.
04/29/2026
Stop by and check out the incredible work our Park Management & Conservation students have put into planning this event!
You don’t have to be an artist to help us fill Bosco Plaza with murals this Saturday, May 2!
From 12-2 pm, students can enjoy free snacks, treats and refreshments while they chalk up Bosco! There will also be a raffle to win fun prizes. Tickets are $1 to enter!
K-State Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources
04/29/2026
04/26/2026
We’re proud of our HORT club for showing up and running for the roses at the KState Gardens 5K this weekend. In case we haven’t mentioned it before we have awesome students!