Gardner, Kansas is located in southern Johnson County and is home to 19,123 people. The city was founded where the California, Santa Fe and Oregon Trails divided. Its students are served by the fast growing Gardner-Edgerton School District where a new elementary school and middle school will be opening for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years.
If you're looking for fresh produce, handmade crafts, and other locally made goods, the Gardner Farmers Market is the place to be. The market is open every Saturday morning from May through October and features a wide variety of vendors.