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Overwintering tropical plants

10/17/2011 16:41
Source: David Trinklein, 573-882-9631   COLUMBIA, Mo.– Many tropical plants thrive in the heat and humidity of a typical Missouri summer and can make great outdoor patio plants. But as temperatures drop in the fall, conditions can quickly become...

MU Master Gardener program forms state association

10/17/2011 16:39
Source: David Trinklein, 573-882-9631   COLUMBIA, Mo. – Every garden needs tender, loving care, and the same goes for the program that helps Missourians learn vital skills to tend those gardens.   Recent changes to the Missouri Master...

2011-09 Meeting Minutes

09/10/2011 21:51
MINUTES September 10, 2011 Our annual BBQ supper was held at the Neosho Fish Hatchery. After a wonderful meal, a short meeting was called to order at 7:25 pm by President Linda Arment. There were 18 members present and 8 guests. A BIG thanks again to Bill Andrews for arriving early and...

2011-08 Meeting Minutes

09/01/2011 23:37
MINUTES August 2, 2011   Our meeting was held at the Extension Center.  Thelma Ross and her husband Roger gave a very knowledgeable presentation on Beekeeping.  She brought a hive and had some interesting stories, as well as recipes on ‘Cooking with Honey’. At 7:20 PM the...

New Master Gardener Classes

08/11/2011 16:36
Pineville – The University of Missouri Extension will hold Master Gardener classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from September 12 to October 26 at the University of Missouri Extension Center in Pineville from 1 to 4 pm. According to John Hobbs, the mission of the Missouri Master Gardener program is...

Growing Native!

08/11/2011 12:39
The late Jerry Christian began volunteering with “Friends of the Fish Hatchery” in 2003 and started helping with the Open House there in connection with the Neosho Dogwood Tour in the Spring. In 2007 Rhonda Marion joined him with the booth to promote the Master Gardeners. She continues to chair...

2011-07 Meeting Minutes

07/20/2011 08:47
MINUTES July 5, 2011   Our meeting was held at the Neosho Fish Hatchery beside Jerry’s memorial.  After enjoying homemade ice cream, Assistant Manager Rod Mays gave us a tour of the new facility and explained the operation.  A short meeting was called to order at 8:30 pm by...

Edible and Medicinal Plants List

07/06/2011 09:36
American Ginseng - Panax quinquefolius Medicinal Use: Tea made from the root. Lowers blood sugar after a meal in people with type 2 diabetes. Respiratory tract infections in adults. Stress, anemia, insomnia, gastritis, impotence, fever, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), HIV/AIDS,...

Native Landscape Plants List

07/06/2011 09:31
American Beauty Berry - Callicarpa americana Full sun/part shade. Height 3-5 feet. Spread 5-6 feet. Moderate moisture tolerance. Purple berries in fall. Dies to ground some years. Grows best in rich soil, with protective mulch. Provides food and cover for birds. American Hazel Nut - Corylus...

2011-06 Meeting Minutes

06/16/2011 17:19
MINUTES June 7, 2011   Our meeting was held at the Extension Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Linda Arment. There were 16 members present.  Many members were impacted by the devastating tornado that hit Joplin on May 22 and are devoting their attention to...
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