It's Garden Time!
March is here so that means it's officially time to get your seeds and plants for your garden at KCCG!
Seeds, seed potatoes, and onion sets are currently available for members. If you've already signed up for your membership, come on in to our Swope Park Headquarters (6917 Kensington Avenue / KCMO, 64132). If you still need to sign up, you can do so at our headquarters or online here.
Here are some other dates to mark on your calendar:
March 18th
Onion, Leek, and Shallot Plants Available
March 21st (Green & Yellow Cards) - March 22nd (All Cards)
Spring Cool Season Plants Available
Includes asparagus, berries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and lettuce
March 25th - April 27th
Place sweet potato orders online
Click the button below to check out all the varieties KCCG offers:
Come Volunteer With KCCG!
Do you love to talk to gardeners? Does a morning surrounded by plants in a greenhouse excite you? We need your help!
KCCG is seeking volunteers to serve at our Swope Park headquarters in the following roles this spring:
- Front Office Assistant – ring up purchases, stock seeds and assist customers
- Order Assistant – help to pull seed and plant orders for school and community gardens
Volunteers will receive training, and will be asked to commit to 1 or 2 shifts per week through the spring season (March – May). If you’re interested in learning more, please email us at volunteer{at}kccg.org.
Interested in other volunteer opportunities? You can always check our website to see a current list of needs, including partners who could use an extra hand! Click the button below to see more opportunities!
Upcoming Free Workshops at KCCG and KC Public Libraries!
KCCG is excited to host workshops at our usual spot at our Headquarters in Swope Park but we're equally excited to partner with KC Public Libraries to co-host satellite workshops at various branches in the KC area. Below are workshops at KCCG and Public Libraries.
To sign up for KCCG workshops, click the "Register" button below.
To sign up for Public Library workshops, click the "RSVP" link below each library workshop.
Workshops at KCCG's Headquarters:
Organic Gardening
Many gardeners are interested in growing organically but what does “Organic Gardening” really mean? Come and learn how to apply organic methods in your own garden by avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers while using natural building a foundation of healthy soil.
To sign up for Public Library workshops, click the "RSVP" link below each library workshop.
Growing Herbs
Growing fresh herbs in your own backyard is easy and it can be a wonderful complement to your vegetable garden. There are so many varieties of herbs that it is often overwhelming to the beginning herb gardener. The workshop will cover all aspects of herb gardening with a special focus on the important culinary herbs.
To register for these workshops, click the button below:
In Case You Missed It
If you missed the live presentations of any our our workshops, you can view the recordings on our Virtual Workshop webpage by clicking the following button:
Workshops at KC Public LIbraries
Growing Herbs
Plaza Public Library/Cohen Center Room
4801 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64112
Growing fresh herbs in your own backyard is easy and it can be a wonderful complement to your vegetable garden. There are so many varieties of herbs that it is often overwhelming to the beginning herb gardener. The workshop will cover all aspects of herb gardening with a special focus on the important culinary herbs.
Cool Season Vegetable Crops
Southeast Branch/Main Library Space
6242 Swope Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64130
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.
Vegetable Garden Basics
Bluford Branch/Conference Center
3050 Prospect Ave
Kansas City, MO 64128
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, Compost, and Fertilizer
Plaza Public Library/Cohen Center Room
4801 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64112
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.
Vegetable Garden Basics
Northeast Branch/Conference Room
6000 Wilson Ave
Kansas City, MO 64123
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.
