Gardeners' Gathering

 

The purpose of the Gardeners' Gatherings is to educate Master Gardeners and the public in latest trends, information and research in horticulture education. The gatherings during each year are led by experts in the field and last approximately two hours in length. All lectures begin at 6:30 pm, are free and open to the public.

 

 

2012 Dates

 

Tuesday, Feb 21 - 6:30 pm "Gardening With Nature” at Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd., KCMO. Alan Branhagen, Director of Horticulture, Powell Gardens will teach you how to create a healthy personal sanctuary for you and all of life with design, plant selection and garden preparation. Free, open to the public. Door prizes. Master Gardeners earn two hours continuing education credits. Questions? (816) 396-5541 Alan's Handout

 

Tuesday, April 3 - 6:30 pm "Insects in the Vegetable Garden" at Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave, KCMO. Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Professor of Entomology, Kansas State University, will teach to recognize insect and mite pests of vegetable gardens and manage them using cultural, physical, chemical and biological methods. Free, open to the public. Door prizes. Master Gardeners earn two hours continuing education credits. Questions? (816) 396-5541

 

Tuesday, June 19

"Innovative Gardening Techniques at the DST Gardens"

Lecture at Tony Aguirre Community Center, 2050 W. Pennway Terrace, KCMO

With Tour to follow at DST Garden, 18^th and Broadway

 

Tuesday, August 21

Patrick Guinan, MU Extension Climatologist

 "Missouri Climate-Historical and Current Perspectives"

Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center

4750 Troost, KCMO

 

Tuesday, Oct 16

Scott Rieter, Groundskeeper Linda Hall Library

Arboretum and Horticultural Grounds

"A Year in the Life at Linda Hall Library Grounds"

Country Club Christian Church

6101 Ward Parkway, KCMO