HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 edition of the annual Gathering for Gardeners is March 11 in Hutchinson. This is free information from experts for every level that wants to get their hands dirty this year.
The Hutchinson Horticulture Club is bringing the event back after two years off due to the pandemic. This would have been the 34th year for the event, had it been able to be held each year.
"The event is good if you're interested in gardening at all," said Betty Taylor with the club. "You don't have to be an expert. You can be just learning. Our club is one of those clubs that wants to help people do better gardening."
The all day event is at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 407 East 12th just west of the Kansas Cosmosphere. There is no charge for the event, but you must register at the door.
"We want their name and the city they came from," Taylor said. "I find it quite interesting. Through the years, I think we've had over 30 cities represented at this. I need kind of a head count to make us feel good about putting this on for the community."
The schedule is as follows:
8:30 a.m. Doors Open
9:00 a.m. Growing Herbs & Vegetables in Containers
Pam Paulsen, Horticulture Agent, K-State Research & Extension, Reno County, Hutchinson
10:00 a.m. New Annual Plants -- 2021 to 2023
Mike DeRee, Sales Representative, Ball Seed Company
11:00 a.m. Drought Tolerant Ornamentals
Holly Dickman, Water Conservation Specialist for the City of Hays
Noon Lunch on your own
1:00 p.m. Tomato Varieties and Challenges
Dr. Charles Marr, Professor Emeritus, K-State Research & Extension, Manhattan
2:00 p.m. Monarch Watch & How Gardeners Can Help
Dena Podrebarac, Milkweed Coordinator, Monarch Watch, Lawrence
3:00 p.m. Gardening for Pollinators
Scott Vogt, Executive Director, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, Hesston
Door prizes will be available, but you must register to win. You may attend any or all of the topics.
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