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Why Plant Names Change
Botanical names can be confusing. But a plant’s botanical name is more than just a label—it can tell many things about a plant such as leaf shape, petal color, country of origin and more. Botanical names were usually based on the hypothesis that a plant was related to other similar looking plants with similar names. […]
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2016 Potting Shed University: Winter Seed Sowing
Our second class in the Potting Shed University series was held Monday, March 7, 2016 with an introduction to the “Wintersown Method.” By planting seeds in small recycled greenhouses, then setting the greenhouses out in the elements, plants are stronger and root more easily in the environment in which they will grow. For detailed instructions […]
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Potting ‘Em Up for the 2016 Annual Plant Sale!
Over 50 of our dedicated volunteers showed up to play in the dirt during our first Pot ‘Em Up workday of 2016. 150 bare-root seedlings/saplings from the Department of Conservation were potted up and labelled for the Annual Plant Sale to be held on April 30, 2016. And that is just a drop in the bucket […]
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Summer Blooms Series: Winter Seed Sowing
With over 30 in attendance, today’s Winter Seed Sowing class was a HUGE success! Check our Events Calendar for more free classes in the Summer Blooms Series. All Summer Blooms classes will be taught on the north side of town in Springfield, MO to make it easier for some neighbors to attend. Note: This class will be […]
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New Demonstration Gardens Sign at the Botanical Gardens
Visitors at the Botanical Gardens can now enjoy a lovely new sign on the Master Gardeners Demonstration Gardens Kiosk. Shown here are recent visitors from the St. Louis, MO area who shared their appreciation of the kiosk, gardens, and informative features such as the Guide by Cell phone tours available at the Botanical Gardens.
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2016 Potting Shed University classes have been announced!
Master Gardeners of Greene County is proud to announce 8 new Potting Shed University classes for 2016. All 8 classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Botanical Center, beginning on February 29, 2016 and running through April 18, 2016. The fee for all classes is $5 per class; please register […]
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VIDEO: Composting
Recommendations on creating compost from your own yard waste, presented by Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Aired April 30, 2015, on KOLR-TV10 in Springfield, Mo. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RWP-OsYym4&index=2&list=UUhIWRgR_fyOyT4S-O0Ny8Cg[/youtube]
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VIDEO: Indoor and Patio Herb Gardening
(Photo by Master Gardener Lucinda Sinco) MU Extension horticulture specialist Patrick Byers discusses tips for making your indoor herb garden a success during a Nov. 13, 2014, spot on KOLR-TV10 in Springfield, Mo. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuBg22dWmdo&list=UUhIWRgR_fyOyT4S-O0Ny8Cg[/youtube]
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“Color Me Happy Peony” May 7, 2015 at The Botanical Center
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Master Gardeners of Greene County will present a public program on peonies from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 7 at The Botanical Center, 2400. S. Scenic, Springfield. The course costs $5 per person and registration can be done at The Botanical Center Gift Shop. The class, entitled “Color Me Happy […]
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2015 Plant Sale- Saturday, April 25
It’s almost Plant Sale Day! Saturday, April 25 7:30 AM Rain or shine Here are just a few of the plants that are waiting for you: For your shade garden: Hostas Ferns Coral Bells (Heuchera) Lenten Roses (Hellebores) Variegated Solomon’s Seal Wild geraniums For your sunny garden: Coneflowers Milkweed Asters Iris Daylilies Ornamental grasses Sunflowers […]
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