Winter plants for color and evergreen options in Kansas
Douglas County horticulture tips highlight beautyberry and other winter interest choices. Evergreens like limber pine Eastern white pine redcedar and junipers provide color, while holly Pyracantha Mahonia and Vinca offer leaf retention and berries. Include ornamental grasses and dogwoods for texture. plan for safety, size, and local adaptability. Jennifer Smith, Douglas County Extension Agent, invites a winter nursery visit.
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Demand grows for hydroponic crops in soil-less farming
Retired Kansas State horticulture professor Chuck Marr details hydroponics progress from greenhouse tomatoes to cucumbers peppers lettuce and strawberries. He notes home gardeners face high costs and complexity requiring proper nutrient systems clean spaces and reputable kit providers for success. The outlook remains bright amid climate shifts and expanding applications.
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Lawrence Arts Center Holiday Shop for Kids
The Children's Holiday Shop lets children ages 3 to 12 buy gifts under 5 dollars with a personal elf helper. LAC members shop Friday 4 30 to 7 and public hours are Saturday 9 30 to 2. Local music, holiday cookies, and a cookie sale accompany the event. Proceeds support families in need through sponsorships.
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KU Art Department Offers Figure Drawing Class
Kansas University's art department now offers a figure drawing class held Saturdays at 11 a.m. on the fourth floor of the Art and Design Building. Open to all artists including high school students and teachers. under 18 require parental permission. For information call 864-4401.
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Americana Music Academy Christmas Rocks Concert
The Americana Music Academy presents its Christmas Rocks Concert featuring a 30 piece string orchestra conducted by Diane Gillenwater with electric guitar vocals and additional performers. Soloists include The Blackberry Band The Kaw Valley Drum and Fife Corp the Dunlop family Micheal Paull Terri Laddusaw Cindy Novello. A charity event at Liberty Hall 642 Mass starts at 3 p m Sunday with admission five dollars and free for children under LO. For details call 830-9640 or visit www americana-academy.org.
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