TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A garden of the state’s native plants and grasses, originally, at the Governor’s mansion will be moved to a new, different location. The Kansas State Extension Office ...

Across Kansas, the movement to replant the prairie is gaining momentum, fueled by a passion for nature and a desire to heal the land. Each native garden, whether in a backyard or a public park ...

The popularity of native plants continues to grow, as evidenced by the fast-disappearing native plant offerings Saturday at ...

Many plants native to the Kansas City area can thrive in container ... especially if you don’t have space for a traditional garden. What about those who want native plants but don’t have ...

Native plants, as the name indicates, grow naturally in an area or region. There is a growing shift among many people away from a manicured garden with non-local species in support of more natural ...

So, why don’t more people plant them? I’ll tell you one reason why: Unless carefully selected, the plants in a native garden can get messy, a look that some people embrace but others do not.

Late summer is a splendid time of year to go prospecting for native prairie plants that might bring beauty and wildlife habitat to your garden. “Plants that are native to the prairie are in ...