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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,…
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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 “
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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
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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
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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…
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Tucking the roses in…
Roses. An olfactory and visual delight. How do we keep these beauties safe throughout the winter? Early December is a good time to winterize your roses. Between now and then, make…
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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…
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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,…
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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
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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….
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