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/.


To-Do List for September

 

 

  Divide and thin iris beds.

Fertilize roses for last time.

Begin feeding the birds at the end of the month.

Prepare beds where bulbs will be planted.

Lawn renovation and seeding.

Watch for early frost and move plants indoors.

Average Temperature- 69 degrees F.
Average High Temperature- 80 degrees F.
Average Low Temperature- 58 degrees F.
Average Precipitation- 4.4 inches
Average Snowfall- 0 inches 
The last days of summer are upon us!  Soon, we will be enjoying the crisp days of fall.  Both are a great time to enjoy the out-of-doors!  Please add your suggestions for the Outside To-Do's, cause soon we will have our gardens at rest! 

Posted 9/4/2013
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Guide to Gardeners' Companion

Welcome to our Blog!

For our new viewers, we have a brief guide to help you in locating information within our Blog.

Our Five Topics
Gardeners' Journal:  Research-based gardening information.
Seasonal Tips:  Brief how-to's and when-to's for the garden.
Service Projects:  Our gardens and greenhouse shown with pride.
Gardeners' Bounty:  Special treats from our gardeners to you.
Events Calendar:  Community events and regular meeting announcements.
...Each of our Posts is intended to provide information for the current season.
...As our Blog grows, please use the Search feature and Blog Archive at the Home Page to aid you
in finding information pertinent to your interests. 
...We encourage comments and questions! 
...We will provide answers when able or direct you to a qualified source for your answer! 
September Samplings
Event:  Join us at the Wheatland Harvest Fest September 7-8.
Gardeners' Journal:  Cover Crops to Amend Soil.
Seasonal Tips:  Fall Control Measures for Weeds.
...and more! 
Posted 8/31/2013


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