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Happy Fall from MGGC!
If you are a member of Master Gardeners of Greene County and would like to set up a new login account to view the Members pages, please email us at Thank you for being such an important part of our organization!
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2026 Missouri Master Gardener Conference
Master Gardener Conference June 4-7, 2026 https://mggreene.org FEATURING ▪️Keynote speaker: Mitch McCulloch ▪️Special book signing by Mitch McCulloch, author of “The Seed Hunter.” ▪️Advanced education & presentations ▪️Unique gardens to tour ▪️Workshops to create garden art and other fun projects ▪️Silent Auction ▪️Vendors selling native plants and garden goodies ▪️More
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Be Vigilant for Spotted Lanternfly in Missouri
Missouri residents are urged to be on the lookout for spotted lanternfly (SLF), an insect that could have devastating effects on the state’s $4.2 billion wine and grape industry. SLF can damage fruits including grapes, as well as ornamentals and urban landscapes. Since its first detection in Pennsylvania in 2014,
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Follow the Changing Leaves with MDC Fall Color Report
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages everyone to enjoy fall foliage. The weekly reports include what species of trees are turning and suggestions on best places to see them. The updates run Sept, through Nov. To help, MDC offers weekly online fall color updates from agency foresters all over
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Seed Saving: A Practical Guide for Modern Gardeners
By Sylvia Lee “Growing up, I didn’t know there was another way to garden,” says Shirley Hall, master gardener (2024). Seed saving, the age-old practice of collecting and preserving seeds from mature plants for future use, is experiencing a resurgence among home gardeners. Today, seed saving is not just
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Autumn Colors
By Hank Stelzer The spectacular parade of colors associated with the Indian summer days of autumn is created by a complicated series of interactions involving pigments, sunlight, moisture, chemicals, hormones, temperature, length of daylight, growing location and genetic traits. A precise clockwork within the leaf cells sets the forests of
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Garden Tip of the Week: ‘Fabulous Fall‘
By Isaac Walker In three days, it will officially be fall! When the air starts to cool, nature takes its cue and begins preparing for the dormant season. This sparks many of the changes that have become icons of the season. Let’s dive into some of the details of how
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