K-State Research and Extension

Johnson County Extension Master Gardener Public Garden Tour 2024

Please enjoy the educational fact sheets that highlight a specific feature of each of our gardens on the 2024 tour.

The Public Garden Tour will return in 2026.

Why We're Different

Our garden tour is unique! Each garden is owned and maintained by one of our EMGs. By opening up these private gardens to the public you get a rare chance to wander through your neighbor's backyard and see and learn from local experts.

Information about each garden and educational fact sheets full of practical tips and ideas are accessible digitally.

As a tribute to Dennis Patton, K-State Research and Extension Horticulture Agent and head of the Johnson County Master Gardener program who passed away on March 16, 2024, our Public Garden Tour educational materials are drawn from the wide array of educational materials that Dennis wrote or contributed to during his 35 years with our program. We honor his legacy of horticulture education by sharing his knowledge with you.

 Gardens for 2024

• The Ecklund Garden-Wild for Plants (& Wildcats, Too)
  • Growing Iris: Planting, Moving and Dividing
• The Livingston Garden-Step Into the Shade

• • How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes

• The O'Neill Garden-Art in the Garden
  • Peonies: The Ultimate Pass-Along Plant
• The Rosche' Garden-A Touch of Glass

• • Vining and Climbing

• The Weishaar Garden-Petite Pizazz
  • Landscaping for Small Spaces
• The Patton Garden-A Meaningful Collection
  • Watering Wise
• Garden Gallery Demonstration Garden
  • Underused and Hardy Shrubs for the Kansas City Area
  • A Guide to Successful Shrub Pruning
• Extension Expo and Garden Thyme Marketplace
  
  • This will be at 11811 S. Sunset Drive, outdoor Pavilion, Olathe, KS .
    

Ask the Experts
We welcome your questions as we want you to learn from your experience. The garden owners and our university-trained EMG volunteers will be available throughout the tour to answer all your questions.

We are confident you will discover a gem that appeals to your individual taste. Take time to stop, look, listen, photograph and enjoy! We encourage pictures!

Biennial — Every other year
You don’t want to miss your chance to enjoy these private gardens. We only offer our tour once every two years. You'll come away dreaming of all the simple things you can do to transport your own landscape from dull to delightful. Watch for the 2026 date announcement in 2025.