Discover a vibrant variety of landscaping options at an upcoming native plant sale at the Lenexa Farmers Market. Browse grasses, flowers, and other plants from local vendors. Be sure to stop by Lenexa Rain to Recreation's table to learn more about how you could get reimbursed for the cost of your plants through Lenexa's Cost Share Program.
Native Plant Sale participating nurseries
Native plants are an excellent choice for your garden. They're adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, so they require less maintenance, fertilizer and watering. They also preserve biodiversity, provide food and shelter for wildlife and support pollinators.
Callery pear buyback event
8–11 a.m.
**SOLD OUT**
To encourage residents to remove invasive Callery pear trees and replace them with beneficial native trees, Deep Roots, Evergy and the Johnson County Parks & Recreation District are hosting a buyback event during the Lenexa Farmers Market Native Plant Sale.
You might know them as Callery, Bradford, Chantecleer or Cleveland Select. But no matter what you call these pear trees, it’s a good idea to remove them from your yard.
Callery pears aggressively spread, quickly overtaking native plants and trees that ensure a healthy ecosystem. Their narrowly angled branches also make the trees more easily susceptible to splitting or uprooting in windy or snowy conditions.
To participate, cut down a Callery pear tree on your property and take a photo. Apply online, then show up at the Farmers Market to pick up a free native tree.
Registration is required.
Learn more and sign up for buyback