Month: June 2018

Heavy rain falling

Heavy rain was falling around 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, in Wyandotte County. According to the National Weather Service, from a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain is possible today. Rain chances continue tonight, Wednesday and Thursday, according to the weather service. Local flooding is possible, according to the weather service. The Missouri and Kaw rivers in Kansas City are not high currently.

Program planned on succulents and cactus plants

A program on succulents and cactus plants is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 5, in the Sunflower Room of the Wyandotte County Extension office, 1208 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

There are many varieties, including some hardy varieties in Kansas City. Jesse Nelson with the Family Tree Nursery will demonstrate how to arrange them in containers and how to care for them at the July 5 program.

Each class participant will be given a succulent to take home.

The class is sponsored by the Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners.

Registration is not required. A $5 fee will be payable at the door. The fee is waived for certified Extension master gardeners.

For more information, call 913-299-9300.