Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale

April 27, 2024In-personVersaillesMO

The Ozark Prairie Master Gardener (OPMG) Plant Sale will be held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds Lackey Home Economics Building in Versailles, MO. There will be a complete offering of vegetable plants, trees, shrubs and both annual and perennial flowers for sale. The proceeds of the sale will support the OPMG educational programs in Morgan…

Arrow Rock Birds, Bees, and Blooms Festival

April 27, 2024In-personArrow RockMO

This fun and informative festival highlights Missouri’s native pollinators, flowering plants, birds, and other wildlife. Enjoy hands-on educational demonstrations celebrating the natural world. Hike the many nature trails around Arrow Rock with nature experts from Missouri River Bird Observatory…

Celebrate the Arrival of Spring with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers at Watkins Woolen Mill Historic Site

May 4, 2024In-personLawsonMO

Learn more about early spring gardening practices and about this garden at Watkins Woolen Mill Historic Site in Lawson, MO. Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City have been managing the garden at the site for many years. They plant vegetables and flowers that would have been available…

Wake Up Your Garden! Butterfly Survey Training and "Blooket" trivia game

May 4, 2024In-personBlue SpringsMO

Join Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City and MDC Naturalist Lisa Richter in a day long event to learn about spring gardening, butterflies, and how to attract them to your property. 

Join Extension Master Gardener volunteers…

Master Gardener Moniteau/Morgan Spring 2024

May 7, 2024 - June 15, 2024In-personVersaillesMO

This will be an accelerated training with 10 topics being conducted on one Tuesday evening and three Saturdays in different locations in the Versailles area at 9:30am. Regional Specialists and emeritus Master Gardeners from the University of Missouri will teach the classes.  Topics may include,…

The Gardens at Unity Village Farmers Market

May 11, 2024 - September 14, 2024In-personLee's SummitMO

Experience a century of history and nostalgia in the barn and gardens at the Gardens of Unity Village Farmer's Market. Three cultivated acres behind the 3-story barn provide freshly harvested vegetable and fruits. Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will provide a vegetable gardening display…

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)- Just the Basics

May 14, 2024In-personSugar CreekMO

Join an Extension Master Gardener from Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City's Speakers Bureau, as they discuss the basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management. IPM can be applied to both agricultural and non-agricultural…

Introduction to Hydroponics -Carrollton

May 16, 2024In-personCarrolltonMO

Explore different types of hydroponic systems, what crops can be grown, management of nutrient solutions, pH, and electrical conductivity, seed starting, and crop management.

In this workshop on Introduction to Hydroponics, participants…

Extension Master Gardeners at Lee's Summit Fourth Fridays Art Walk May 24

May 24, 2024In-personLee's SummitMO

On May 24, 5pm to 8pm, Extension Master Gardeners will provide a Children's Activity called "Plant Parts" with vegetable art printing. The Gardens of Unity Village will provide the produce for this art activity. The Gardening Hotline bookmarks and "Helping You Learn to Grow" brochures will be available. Free to the Public. Children welcome with…

Introduction to Hydroponics

May 30, 2024In-personAlbanyMO

In this workshop on Introduction to Hydroponics, participants will learn about different hydroponic systems, nutrient solution, lighting, crops grown, when to harvest, and much more. Each participant will receive a Deep Water Culture unit to take home and get started growing plants…

Extension Master Gardeners at Fox Hollow Local Nature Trails Festival

June 2, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs Committee will be facilitating an activity called “Pollinators: Not Just Bees and Butterflies.” at the Fox Hollow Festival.  Children can learn about other living and nonliving ways plants are pollinated, and discover how…

Starting a Garden: Short Series Part 2

June 4, 2024 - June 25, 2024In-personMaryvilleMO

This short series will focus on how to manage diseases, insects, and weeds in the garden.

Cost: $35

For questions, contact: Gwen Funk at gfunk@missouri.edu or 660-582-8101

Thinking Outside the Gardening Box

June 7, 2024In-personVan BurenMO

Come join MU Extension Horticulture and Agronomy Specialists while we explore alternative methods of gardening! Specific topics covered during this program include how to build and use a hydroponic system, low tunnel gardening, the importance of soil fertility and watering, and honey bees.…

7th Annual Butterfly Festival

June 22, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

This event is sponsored by the Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners an is set to teach participants the importance of pollinators in gardening and food production.  

Cost: Free

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Hidden Gardens of Loess Bluffs: Holt County Extension Garden Tour

June 22, 2024In-personOregonMO

Visit the hidden gardens in and around Mound City, Missouri and learn about regenerative gardening, raising poultry, managing ponds, plus many other topics!  MU Field Specialists will be available to answer questions pertaining to gardening and resources MU Extension has to offer.  Six gardens…

Extension Master Gardeners at Children's Gardening Day at Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum

July 13, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

Atkins-Johnsons Children’s Garden Day Join Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum for a day of family fun activities. Children and their parents are invited to participate in garden friendly activities in the garden, then take part in a garden scavenger hunt…

Blooming Blue Springs: Bees, butterflies, and how to construct butterfly puddlers

July 20, 2024In-personBlue SpringsMO

Join us for this FREE event to learn about bees and butterflies need for water and rest during late summer and early fall. Extension Master Gardeners will show how to construct puddlers to provide both a resting place and water. 

Extension Master Gardener Training - Kansas City (Jackson and Clay Counties)

August 7, 2024 - December 11, 2024Virtual

Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in the KC area. This program’s train-the-trainer mission shares research-based horticulture…

Extension Master Gardener Training - NW MO (Atchison, Holt, Andrew, Nodaway, Worth, Dekalb counties)

January 22, 2024 - May 6, 2024In-personMaryvilleMO

This course provides in depth horticulture training for Missourians who wish to spread their knowledge of gardening.  Prepares volunteers for horticulture questions frequently asked by citizens around the state, based on unbiased research based gardening information.  EMG training will help you…

Extension Master Gardener Training - (Carroll County - In-Person)

January 22, 2024 - May 6, 2024In-personCarrolltonMO

Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in Carroll County. This program’s train-the-trainer mission is sharing research-based…

Extension Master Gardener Training - (Livingston County - In-Person)

January 22, 2024 - May 6, 2024In-personChillicotheMO

Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in Livingston County. This program’s train-the-trainer mission is to share research-based…

Extension Master Gardener Training - (Clinton County - In-Person)

January 22, 2024 - May 6, 2024In-personPlattsburgMO

Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in Buchanan and Clinton Counties. This program’s train-the-trainer mission is sharing research-…

Master Gardener Course - Kirksville

February 29, 2024 - May 16, 2024In-personKirksvilleMO

Provides in depth horticulture training for Missourians who wish to spread their knowledge of gardening.  Prepares volunteers for horticulture questions frequently asked by citizens around the state, based on unbiased research based gardening information. 

Master Gardener Program

April 1, 2024 - June 10, 2024In-personWheatlandMO

Provides in depth horticulture training for Missourians who wish to spread their knowledge of gardening.  Prepares volunteers for horticulture questions frequently asked by citizens around the state, based on unbiased research based gardening information.  

Master Naturalist Training - Loess Hills Chapter

April 2, 2024 - May 16, 2024In-personSt. JosephMO

With an ever-evolving society, one thing remains constant — the need to foster stewardship among Missourians to conserve our natural resources. To meet that need, the statewide Missouri Master Naturalist Program promotes environmental stewardship by combining education and action to restore and…