The University of Missouri Extension will hold Master Gardener classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 4 to Oct. 9 at the University of Missouri Newton County Extension Office which is located at 18728 Highway 59, in Neosho (across from the airport).
According to John Hobbs, of the University of Missouri Extension, the mission of the Missouri Master Gardener program is "Helping Others Learn to Grow." As part of the University Extension, master gardeners involve people in improving the quality of life and enhancing the economy and environment through horticultural education, applied research and the resources of the University of Missouri.
Master gardeners are adults of all ages who love gardening, Hobbs said, adding that they are members of the local community who are interested in lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, gardens, and the environment and want to learn more.
The primary responsibility of the master gardener is to help find sound solutions to gardening and landscape problems and help answer questions about home horticulture.
Other opportunities include:
• gardening exhibits at home and garden shows and fairs;
• organizing community gardening projects; and
• assisting in senior gardening projects.
Those interested in learning more about plants and gardening and taking the classes this spring are urged to become master gardeners. Deadline is Aug. 22 to register.
For more information on the program, please contact John Hobbs at the McDonald County Extension Center, P.O. Box 336 or by calling at 417-223-4775 or by email at [email protected].
Community on 08/21/2014