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Harvesting Sweet Potatoes
With our first frost imminent here in Missouri, now is the time to harvest those sweet potatoes! Most varieties of sweet potatoes are ready to harvest between 90 and 120 days of planting. The leaves begin to yellow, indicating that growth is slowing down. You can wait until the first frost to harvest sweet potatoes, […]
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Plant Garlic in the Fall
Garlic is a beloved ingredient in many culinary recipes because of the flavor and aroma that it adds to food. Due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties, garlic has also been used worldwide as a traditional medicine for fighting infection and boosting the immune system. Garlic is one of the most widely prescribed supplements both […]
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Congratulations to the Master Gardener Classes of 2023!
A round of applause for our new 2023 Master Gardener Core Training Graduates! This year, for the first time, Master Gardeners of Greene County has the privilege of welcoming TWO graduating classes, an in-person class (above) and an online class (below). Welcome new members!
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Need A Soil Test?
Do you want … a greener lawn, a healthier garden, or more beautiful flowers? A soil test from University of Missouri Extension can help. Soil samples and payment of $30.00 (cash/check only) for each sample may be brought in during “Dirt Days” every Thursday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm to: Master Gardener Hotline Room […]
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Sign up now for our 2023 Core Training classes!
Become a Master Gardener! If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener and joining the Master Gardeners of Greene County, 2023 Core Training for new members begins Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Classes will be held from 2-4 pm on many Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons (see schedule below) at the Springfield Botanical Center, 2400 […]
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Save the Date! Join Us at the 2023 Annual Plant Sale
The date for our 2023 Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale in Greene County has been announced! We will be hosting the 2023 plant sale on Saturday, April 29, 2023, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Our 2023 plant sale will be held at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Pavilion, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield MO 65807. For […]
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Join Us at the 2023 Lawn and Garden Show!
The 2023 33rd Annual Ozark Empire Fair Lawn and Garden Show will be held from Friday, February 24, 2023 through Sunday, February 26, 2023. The event offers a series of seminars hosted and taught by Master Gardeners of Greene County. These classes are free to the public when they purchase a ticket to the Lawn […]
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Time to Winter Sow!
Whiling away the winter and dreaming of Spring? Scouring seed catalogs and planning the perfect garden? Why not put those plans to work and start your dream garden now? Winter sowing involves planting seeds during the dead of winter in covered containers. The pots are stored outdoors, allowing the seeds to experience the chill of […]
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Sign up now for our 2022 Core Training classes!
Become a Master Gardener! If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener and joining the Master Gardeners of Greene County, 2022 Core Training for new members begins Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Classes will be held from 6-8 pm on many Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings (see schedule below) at the Springfield Botanical Center, 2400 […]
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Frost Flowers Bloom in the Ozarks
Have you seen “Frost Flowers” blooming lately? If so, you have had to get out early in the morning during the first few hard frosts. Frost flowers, also known as “ice ribbons”, are formed by super cooled water being extruded through plant stems and freezing the minute they hit the cold air. They are beautiful, […]
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