Nutrition labels – what do they mean? How do you tell how good for you a food really is? Della Miller, from University of Missouri Extension, will answer those questions and explain recent changes to
Blackberries: Delicious, Nutritious, and Thornless! Patrick Byers, Horticulture Field Specialist Everyone can grow and enjoy blackberries. Learn how to choose the best cultivars, prepare a garden site for long term success, and nurture this easy-to-grow
Pollinator Gardens: Build It and They Will Come Jessie and Carl Haworth, Springfield Plateau Chapter, Missouri Master Naturalists The creation and maintenance of habitat for native pollinators. Native plants can be beneficial and beautiful at
A Year in the Life of a Beehive Caroline Griesemer, Master Gardener of Greene County Ever wonder what the bees are doing when our gardens are sleeping? This presentation explores the lifecycle of this very
Herbs on Your Plate and In Your Glass Jana Belk, Master Gardener, President of the Springfield Area Herb Society Joanie Bass, Chair of Communications for the Springfield Area Herb Society These herb enthusiasts will share
Sustainable Lawn Care Joe Fearn, Head Groundskeeper, Drury University The typical modern American lawn is the dominant component in most residential landscapes and demands significant time and resources. As an avid pursuer of sustainability, Joe
Dish to Dirt Home Composting Ashley Krug, Market Development Coordinator, Department of Environmental Services, City of Springfield Join us for this comprehensive program to learn how to compost food scraps and yard waste in our own
Soil Health for the Home Gardener Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Specialist, MU Extension No other factor affects plant health like healthy soil. Learn some basics of soil health and what you can do to be “soil
These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things: Edibles in the Garden Mark and Renae Bernskoetter, Master Gardeners of Greene County Veggies, fruits and herbs. Things we have grown and repeated. Things we tried and
GREAT PERENNIALS: HEUCHERA AND HEUCHERELLA Kathryn Kufahl, Master Gardeners of the Ozarks, Emeritus Coralbells and foamy bells make great additions to any perennial garden. They come from native backgrounds and offer season-long interest. Let’s share experiences
