We’re all worn out and a little bit dizzy from the roller coaster of a season that the end of this winter has turned out to be. But by the time our clocks had sprung forward, our native plant gardens had already sent out the alarm, calling the earliest greenery to re-emerge after a long and frigid dormant season. If you’re also ready to get the jump on the growing season, Deep Roots has a whole host of early spring programs that you should get on your calendar this week.
Habitat Garden Tours are going to be the talk of the town this year, with each of the expanded-hours, open-house events coinciding with a Deep Roots Native Plant Sale. This year’s motto is “Do Try This at Home,” and you’ll be inspired by April 12’s Spring Preview Tours in Prairie Village, KS. See which plants are the stars of the early spring gardens, then head over to buy your own at the Prairie Village Municipal offices. Registration opens soon, so sign up for notifications, or to volunteer, at the Deep Roots Habitat Garden Tours webpage.
If you’re looking for a chance to learn and improve on your spring plant I.D. and maintenance skills, check out the great opportunities to Discover Native Gardening by joining skilled naturalists in the demonstration gardens of the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. Beginning April 8th, volunteers of all skill levels will work hand-in-hand with native plant experts to hone skills in garden management, plant identification, and species-specific tips and tricks for creating a balanced and high-functioning landscape. Sign up today at the Deep Roots – Get Involved webpage.
Or are you a passionate native plant enthusiast who wants to share your expertise with others? Volunteer to become a Nature Advisor! There are hundreds of residents across the Metro who need someone just like you to provide hands-on custom advice for their landscapes. Nature Advisors have access to advanced training resources and become dedicated expert consultants providing site visits and extensive personalized reports to bolster or launch the naturescaping journeys of hundreds of aspiring stewards. Learn more or submit a site visit request to be added to our client waitlist at the Nature Advisors Webpage.
With so many ways to engage with Deep Roots this spring, we hope you’re as excited as we are to shake off the winter blues, get out in the landscape, and get some dirt on our hands. Whether you’re in need of advice, education, inspiration or just loads of new plants – Deep Roots is Kansas City’s homegrown source for native landscape resources. Because….What You Plant Matters!
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