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Reno County Master Gardeners present their final summer educational program by entertaining visitors Thursday August 4th in the Hutchinson Community College Demonstration Gardens from 6pm to 8pm . Larry and the NOTABLES will be providing some acoustic enjoyment while visitors can stroll the garden and enjoy the Prairie Star Annuals. Come to relax and be pampered for a lovely experience in the evening twilight. Pre-register at 620/662-2371. See you there!! Submitted by bcrock.  Judy Eckhoff: Iris Lover   Judy Eckhoff, Master Gardener 2007, is deadheading irises when I arrive to see her extensive gardens. Rebloomers, those flowers that bloom twice a year, are in their full glory despite the cloudy day.  Mariposa Autumn, Bountiful Harvest, Autumn Circus. Not only does Judy know her irises but often she knows the person who has hybridized (bred) the flower. After years of attending iris conventions she can even match the flower with the face. One day at a con

This month's Reno County Extension Master Gardener's (RCEMG) educational booth theme at Saturday's Farmer's Market  was Backyard Composting! Master Gardeners Becky, Bob and Charles enjoyed sharing K-State Extension & Research's  "Knowledge for Life" information to a great Saturday crowd!   Many young families are interested in learning how to compost! Winner of the gardening gloves door prize , pictured here in front of their garden, are Gabriela Almonte and her daughter Scarlett! Come compete for next month's prize and join us at the RCEMG booth on the third Saturday in August. That's August 20th 7:30am-12:30pm Farmer's Market 2nd and Washington, Hutchinson KS.   Plan to Attend Music In the Garden. Light refreshments served . Reno County Master Gardeners present their final summer educational program in early August. Scheduled for Thursday August 4th in the Hutchinson Community College D