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Botanica
The Wichita Gardens

    701 N Amidon
    Wichita, KS  67203
    316-264-0448
   
www.botanica.org
Botanica was open to the public in 1987 to generate enthusiasm for horticulture and enlighten people through educational, artistic and cultural experiences.  With this mission, Botanica's gardens and programs expand public awareness of horticulture, educate Kansas about nature can impove their daily lives, and assist in the promotion of community development.


botanica website
www.botanica.org/
 
Earth Renewal Project
Foundation
    Frank Hosford
    4111 S Keith
    Wichita, KS 67209
   
316-729-8808 home
    316-461-6323 cell
    fhosford@cox.net
Our purpose is to educate folks concerning composting their leaves, grass clippings, and garbage to worms. And educating people to reduce greenhouse gases, improve nutrition and health, and re-newal of Earth.  (composting / nutrition)

earth renewal project web page
Earth Renewal Project web page
 
Evergreen Pallet / Recyling / Compost
(formerly Wood's Mulch)
     302 W 53rd St N
     Wichita, KS 67204
     316-821-9991
     www.evergreenrecycle.com
A great place to take your tree limbs to be recycled, and to pick up compost and mulch. Buying locally helps save the environment and insures that you are not receiving items from areas with natural disasters.



evergreen recycling and compost website
evergreenrecycling.com
 
The Garden of Eat'n
A Community Garden
    3501 S Washington
    Wichita, KS
    Office - 3452 Ida
                Wichita, KS  67216
    316-524-0800
    hendersone@cox.net
Come on out and join us, we have 95 10x20' garden plots, with generous paths in between, available for planting. Please call or email for a full list of amenities and a sign-up sheet for your own garden plot.  Volunteers are needed for the beautification of the surrounding edge of the garden, spreading mulch on the pathways, mowing and numerous other jobs. 



garden of eat'n photo
Garden of Eat'n
 
Home Grown Kansas
Think Global ~ Buy Local
     1211 W 35th St N
     Wichita, KS 67204
     316-838-9009
      homegrownkansas@sbcglobal.net
      www.homegrownkansas.com
Home Grown Kansas devotes it's efforts to producing the finest in culinary herbs, fruits, vegetables and cut flowers. The city farm is located in Northwest Wichita and supplies produce to local health food stores and farmer's markets.


home grown kansas website
www.homegrownkansas.com
 
IGO - INFINITE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
    3330 W Douglas
    Wichita, KS  67203
    316-204-3985
   
http://igoks.com/Welcome.html
    igoks@sbcglobal.net
IGO believes:
    Esteem is  built by accomplishing a mission
    People will grow when given opportunities that allow them to see the fruits of their labor
    People need ownership and sense of belonging
    People must first have their basic needs met befor they can move ahead in life
    All people deserve an opportunity to reach their full potential


igo website
www.igoks.com/
 
John C Pair Horticultural Center
KSU Research & Extension - Haysville

    1901 E 95th St S
    Haysville, KS  67060
    www.ksre.ksu.edu/rc_hefw/
The Horticulture Research Center is administered by and is a vital component of the Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources as part of the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station.



horticultural website
John C Pair Horticultural Center
 
Kansas Native Plant Society
    R.L. McGregor Herbarium
    University of Kansas
    2045 Constant Avenue
    Lawrence, KS  66047-3729
    www.kansasnativeplantsociety.org
The mission of the Kansas Native Plant Society is to encourage awareness and appreciation of the native plants of Kansas in their habitats and in our landscapes by promoting education, stewardship, and scientific knowledge.


kansas native plant society website
KS Native Plant
 
Nana Jane's Worm Farm
Home of Wichita Willie
2183 SE West Ave
Cheney, KS 67025
316-542-0221
www.wichitawillie.com
We are dedicated to raising Red Wiggler Worms which produce worm compost. Compost is a natural organic fertilizer that is beneficial to use with all indoor and outdoor plants, gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees.



nana jane's worm farm website
www.wichitawillie.com/
 
Roots & Shoots
With tens of thousands of young people in almost 100 countries, the Roots & Shoots network branches out across the globe, connecting youth of all ages who share a common desire to help make our world a better place. This powerful, youth-driven network fosters a fun, flexible and supportive environment where young people and adults alike come together to share ideas and inspiration, implement successful community service projects and participate in special events and global campaigns.

www.rootsandshoots.org/findagroup



roots and shoots website
www.rootsandshoots.org/
 
Sedgwick County K-State Extension Center
Master Gardener's Program
     7001 W 21st St
     Wichita, KS  67205
     316-722-7721
     www.sedgwick.ksu.edu/
The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to provide opportunities to gardening enthusiasts to expand their knowledge of horticulture and to actively share that knowledge with the community.


sedgwick county ksu extension website
Extension Center Website
 
Wichita Organic Garden Club
    P.O.Box 789950
    Whiting, KS  67278
    info@wichitafood.coop
    www.wichitafood.coop/resources.php

Mission Statement:

Consumers and producers working together to establish a year-round supply of locally procured food, utilizing sustainable farming practices and focusing on good nutrition and a clean environment.




wichita organic garden club website
Organic Garden Club website
 
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