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.

As of 12/31/2014, this blog will no longer post new articles. It will remain active as an archive. Please use the tools available in the right column to search for information and source links provided in previous articles.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://extension.missouri.edu/ and http://mg.missouri.edu/.


Fall Fundraiser Dinner Highlights!

 

To all our Supporters:  A heartfelt "Thank You!"

Because of you we have had a great year! 


Our guests enjoy a satisfying meal, complimentary raffle items and congenial moments at our Annual Fundraiser Dinner held at McCarty Senior Center in Wheatland.


 

 Our sweet dessert ladies gather 'round the special homemade treats we serve our guests! 



  
A "Tip of the Trowel" -a little garden humor here- to our 2013 Officer Team!

  

   Our grand prize raffle winner receives the pieced quilt designed and sewn by our Master Gardener quilting ladies! 


As we close our 2013 gardening season, we are all taking a deep breath and wondering, 
"How can we get better than this?" 
...Wonderful weather for improving our Service Projects  ...Programs enjoyed by the community  ...Successful Training Class   ...Continued strong community support  ..Addition of the Blog  ...and the list goes on!

Posted: 10/28/2013


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