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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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Sign up now for our 2020 Core Training classes! ~POSTPONED~
Become a Master Gardener! If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener and joining the Master Gardeners of Greene County, 2020 Core Training for new members has been postponed until later in the year. Please stay tuned for more information. Classes will likely be held from 6-9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at […]
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COVID-19 Protocol: Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline
ATTENTION GARDENERS! Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline is STILL OPEN for business to answer your important gardening questions. We are entering the gardening season with people beginning a new garden or possibly expanding their current garden this year. Please contact us with your questions by phone 417-874-2963 by email or on our website […]
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COVID-19 Protocol: Potting Shed University Cancellations
In an abundance of caution, the three remaining Potting Shed University classes on March 16th, March 23rd and March 30th, 2020 have been cancelled. Master Gardeners of Greene County hope to be able to reschedule these classes at some point in the future. We will be advertising any rescheduled classes on this website and on […]
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Master Gardeners at the Library Station
6 Different Topics, 6 Master Gardeners Shae Johnson – Butterflies and Pollinators Jana Belk – Herbs Ken Chamberlain – Heirlooms and Hybrids Kathy Rapp – Wildflowers and Native Plants Renae Bernskoetter – Sprouts and Microgreens Mark Bernskoetter – Composting and General Garden Q/A Join us at the Library Station on Saturday, February 29, 2020 for a […]
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