The Master Gardener program began in the 1970's in response to the many gardening questions that resulted from the rapidly increasing level of interest in home gardening. The idea was to train knowledgeable gardener volunteers to help University Extension staff deliver home gardening information to the public.

Our local Master Gardeners are able to build on their interests and acquire greater expertise through the resources available through the Extension Service and the University of Missouri.

University of Missouri Extension provides equal opportunity to all participants in extension programs and activities, and for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Hickory County Master Gardeners recommend contacting your local Extension Service for more complete plant and growing information and how to become a Master Gardener.

Meetings are reserved for Master Gardener members, but community programs hosted by the Master Gardeners are public events and will be announced in the local newspaper.

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To-Do List for October


Finish moving houseplants indoors, but leave Christmas cactus, jade, azaleas and camellias until last to encourage bloom.

Rake leaves and other old plant material from the garden and consider starting a backyard compost bin.

Mulch those tender perennials to ensure their wintering over till spring.

Plant new trees.

Plant spring bulbs after first frost.

Average Temperature   58 degrees
Average High Temperature   70 degrees
Average Low Temperature   46 degrees
Average Precipitation   3.4 inches
Average Snowfall   scant

Plan a fall scenic drive this October.

Reports are that Missouri forests and trees will be in high-color in 2013!       

MISSOURI FALL SCENERY
photo courtesy of http://www.picstaker.com

Posted 10/1/2013

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