Growing Food Locally Theme of Twilight Garden Tour

SPRINGFIELD -- University of Missouri Extension specialists will lead a tour of local gardens ending at Millsap Farms in north Springfield from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 31.

The theme of this year's twilight garden tour is "Growing Food Locally."

Participants will tour community gardens, a home garden, and the gardens at Millsap Farms.

MU Extension specialists will be on hand speaking about locally grown food, as well as the health rewards and community betterment aspects of providing fresh foods.

"During a tour like this, our specialists make learning fun, and everyone who attends will benefit. If you like to garden, eat fresh and be healthy or just getting started, this is the event for you," said David Burton, county program director for MU Extension in Greene County.