Nobel Peace Prize winner to give gardening tips at future climate change talk at K-State

Matthew Self
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MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Kansas State University will welcome a special guest in February for a discussion on ‘Gardening for a Changing Climate.’

Professor of Soil Microbiology Charles M. Rice, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, will be visiting K-State for its ongoing ‘Garden Hour’ series on Feb. 7, according to an announcement from the university. Garden Hour episodes are part of a free online series held on the first Wednesday every month from noon until 1 p.m.

Rice is a co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his part in the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. His talk on Feb. 7 will focus on the difficulty of gardening in the extreme weather of the Sunflower State along with information on adjusting gardening practices in response to the changing climate.

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Future Garden Hour sessions include:

  • March 6 – Selecting and planting fruit trees for Kansas.

  • April 3 – Companion plants for your garden.

  • May 1 – Understanding water sources for your garden.

  • June 5 – Growing cut flowers for the home and farmers market.

  • July 3 – Success with cacti and succulents.

  • Aug. 7 – Establishing a more environmentally sustainable lawn.

  • Sept. 4 – Season extension in the vegetable garden.

  • Oct. 2 – Evergreens in Kansas.

  • Nov. 6 – Rabbit, mole and deer mitigation.

  • Dec. 4 – Home hydroponics.

“We want to invite all gardeners to participate in the 2024 series,” said Matthew McKernan, an organizer for the series. “Whether you join the presentations live or view the recordings, we hope each month brings inspiration to every level of gardener.”

For those who can’t attend the scheduled discussions, recordings are made available to view shortly after Garden Hour concludes each month. You can learn more about the series and how to watch by clicking here.

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