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Cicadas set to invade state, but not quietly

06/06/2011 13:43
Cicadas set to invade state, but not quietly Brood 19 is coming back. To download broadcast-quality audio, go to https://radionews.missouri.edu/.    Log in with the name of your news organization (password/registration not required). For questions regarding the audio download site,...

2011-05 Meeting Minutes

05/05/2011 10:37
  MINUTES May 3, 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 31 members present.  The attendance is great! SECRETARY’S REPORT:  Minutes from April’s meeting were made available to members...

Edible Landscaping Combines Best of Both Worlds

04/25/2011 08:49
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- One of the best methods of edible landscaping is to incorporate food producing plants in with more traditional landscaping in an esthetically pleasing arrangement that mixes beauty with food and function.  According to Patrick Byers, a horticulture specialist with...

Crop rotation critical for successful vegetable production

04/19/2011 11:19
Source: Lala Kumar, 816-252-5051  BLUE SPRINGS, Mo.–Vegetable crop rotation is important for a healthy, productive garden, says a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist.  Growing a different types of vegetables in the same plot from year to year has many benefits, said...

2011-04 Meeting Minutes

04/05/2011 18:30
Our meeting was held at 6:35 pm at the Extension Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Vice-President Jutta McCormick. President Linda Arment arrived later. There were 37 members and 1 guest present. SECRETARY’S REPORT:  Minutes from March’s meeting were made available to...

Plant Oil May Hold Key to Reducing Obesity-Related Medical Issues, MU Researcher Finds

03/29/2011 15:52
MU News:  COLUMBIA, Mo. – Scientists have known for years that belly fat leads to serious medical problems, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has found a plant oil that may be able to reduce belly fat in humans. James...

MoGarden Classes Begin March 21 in Springfield

03/04/2011 14:20
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The annual MoGarden series of seven classes begin at 6 p.m. starting Monday, March 21, at St John’s C. H. “Chub” O’Reilly Cancer Center (2nd floor auditorium) located at 2055 South Fremont in Springfield.  This popular series features 14 gardening topics taught by trained...

Growing Knowledge at the Farm” Series Begins March 17 at Rutledge-Wilson Community Farm Park

03/04/2011 14:16
The Master Gardeners of Greene County are again offering a series of gardening classes open to the public at Rutledge-Wilson Community Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Road 146 in Springfield.  The “Growing Knowledge at the Farm” series debuted in 2010 but is being offered again this year because of...

Expansion and Beautification Project

03/03/2011 10:43
  The rose garden at VFW Post 4142 on Waldo Hatler Memorial Drive in Neosho was the recent recipient of an expansion and beautification project. The Hill and Hollow Master Gardeners from Newton and McDonald counties tackled the project at the Post as volunteers gathered to pull weeds, tend...

Expansion and Beautification Project

03/03/2011 10:39
The rose garden at VFW Post 4142 on Waldo Hatler Memorial Drive in Neosho was the recent recipient of an expansion and beautification project. The Hill and Hollow Master Gardeners from Newton and McDonald counties tackled the project at the Post as volunteers gathered to pull weeds, tend existing...
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