KCCG Workshops
KCCG workshops will be held in-person this year at our Swope Park headquarters:
6917 Kensington Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64132
We offer video recordings and powerpoint downloads of some workshops on our Virtual Workshop page.
To reserve a seat, click the "Register" button below.
Please note - if the workshop isn't listed on the form, that means we are at capacity.
2025 Free Workshops
Selecting Fruit Trees & Berry Bushes
Add fruit to your garden or learn more about the best fruit varieties for our area. We will discuss the fruit plant varieties offered by KCCG as well as basic fruit planting techniques.
Fruit Tree Care & Maintenance
Fruit trees can be incredibly rewarding, but it takes work to get that reward year after year. Learn pruning and pest management techniques and timing for fruit trees and berries to insure a bountiful harvest.
Cool Season Spring Vegetable Crops
Give in to your spring gardening fever and get outside to plant a spring vegetable garden. Learn about selecting, planting and caring for vegetables that thrive in the cool spring weather.
Onions & Potatoes
Potatoes and onions are two of the most important spring vegetables that are a little bit different than everything else because you don't plant seeds. Come and learn how to grow a bountiful harvest of potatoes and onions.
Hands-on Dormant Season Fruit Tree Pruning
All fruit plants require some sort of maintenance, from pruning to thinning to pest management. Learn what to do, why to do it and when to do it. Learn about dormant pruning in the garden. Workshop will be held inside for first potion and outside in the garden for second portion (weather permitting).
Vegetable Garden Basics
This workshop is helpful for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening including: site selection, soil improvement and preparation, garden planning, planting techniques, variety selection, garden maintenance and harvesting.
Garden Soils
Healthy soil is the foundation for a good garden but how can you improve your soil to reach that goal? Learn the basics of building your soil and how to properly use compost and fertilizers.
Controlling Insects in the Garden
Do you ever wonder whether the insects in your garden are helping or harming your plants? Learn about the common insects found in our area so that you can identify garden pests as well as the beneficial insects. We will also discuss how to control problem insects safely and effectively.
Garden Weed Management
Come learn the best practices to keep weeds out of your garden.
Tomatoes, Peppers and Sweet Potatoes
Are you overwhelmed by the number of tomato varieties available? Are you confused about heirloom tomatoes? Do your pepper plants not produce as many peppers as you would like? Are you disappointed when you dig up your sweet potatoes? Come learn how to select, plant and care for tomatoes, peppers and sweet potatoes.
Planting for Beneficial Insects and Pollinators
Insectary or pollinator gardens are great ways to lure beneficial insects to your yard and garden. Learn about what native wildflowers and common culinary herbs you can use to create a more eco-friendly, bio-diverse garden.
Controlling Insects in the Garden
Do you ever wonder whether the insects in your garden are helping or harming your plants? Learn about the common insects found in our area so that you can identify garden pests as well as the beneficial insects. We will also discuss how to control problem insects safely and effectively.
How to Have a Successful Fall Garden
Gardening doesn’t end with tomatoes and zucchini. Don’t miss Kansas City’s bountiful third gardening season. You can plant cool season vegetables in July and August for a long and delicious fall garden harvest in September, October and November! Learn the details of what and when to plant for best results.
Extending the Gardening Season
Just because we have had frost and hard freezes that should not prevent you from growing food. Many cool season crops can grow well into the winter with a little protection from the elements. Learn what crops grow best and how to extend them into the winter and how to get a jump on harvest in the early spring.
Garlic & Winter Garden Management
Garlic is the foundation of many recipes where they add so much flavor. They are some of the best crops to grow for eating year- round from your garden because they store well. Join us to learn how to grow them successfully and increase your harvest and learn the best practices for winter garden management.