With our first frost imminent here in Missouri, now is the time to harvest those sweet potatoes! Most varieties of sweet potatoes are ready to harvest between 90 and 120 days of planting. The leaves begin to yellow, indicating that growth is slowing down. You can wait until the first frost to harvest sweet potatoes, in fact, some folks claim that they are better if you do, but you must be ready to get them out of the ground immediately. Depending on the size and number of your beds, this may not be feasible. However, you will still be rewarded with sweet pickings if you harvest shortly before ..read more

Garlic is a beloved ingredient in many culinary recipes because of the flavor and aroma that it adds to food. Due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties, garlic has also been used worldwide as a traditional medicine for fighting infection and boosting the immune system. Garlic is one of the most widely prescribed supplements both to prevent and to lessen the length and severity of the common cold and flu. An herbal tea, or tisane, made with garlic, lemon, and honey is a common home remedy during cold and flu season, especially in Spain and Latin America, where it is known as the “Spanis ..read more

Garlic is a beloved ingredient in many culinary recipes because of the flavor and aroma that it adds to food. Due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties, garlic has also been used worldwide as a traditional medicine for fighting infection and boosting the immune system. Garlic is one of the most widely prescribed supplements both to prevent and to lessen the length and severity of the common cold and flu. An herbal tea, or tisane, made with garlic, lemon, and honey is a common home remedy during cold and flu season, especially in Spain and Latin America, where it is known as the “Spanis ..read more

A round of applause for our new 2023 Master Gardener Core Training Graduates! This year, for the first time, Master Gardeners of Greene County has the privilege of welcoming TWO graduating classes, an in-person class (above) and an online class (below). Welcome new members ..read more

Do you want … a greener lawn, a healthier garden, or more beautiful flowers? A soil test from University of Missouri Extension can help. Soil samples and payment of $30.00 (cash/check only) for each sample may be brought in during “Dirt Days” every Thursday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm to: Master Gardener Hotline Room (Office inside the Springfield Botanical Center) 2400 S. Scenic Ave Springfield, MO 65807 Tel: 417-874-2963 If you are unable to come during Thursday “Dirt Days”, email the Master Gardener Hotline hotline@mggreene.org to make an appointment or call (417) 874-2963 for more details ..read more

The date for our 2023 Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale in Greene County has been announced! We will be hosting the 2023 plant sale on Saturday, April 29, 2023, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Our 2023 plant sale will be held at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Pavilion, 2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield MO 65807. For more information and to keep up-to-date on times and available plants, visit the Annual Plant Sale web page: http://mggreene.org/plantsale ..read more

The 2023 33rd Annual Ozark Empire Fair Lawn and Garden Show will be held from Friday, February 24, 2023 through Sunday, February 26, 2023. The event offers a series of seminars hosted and taught by Master Gardeners of Greene County. These classes are free to the public when they purchase a ticket to the Lawn and Garden Show. The Lawn and Garden Show continues to be a valuable tool for Public Education to teach Extension proven practices and connect with the public in a friendly and fun gardening environment. Please check back for an updated seminar schedule! Show Hours: Friday, February 24, 20 ..read more

Whiling away the winter and dreaming of Spring? Scouring seed catalogs and planning the perfect garden? Why not put those plans to work and start your dream garden now? Winter sowing involves planting seeds during the dead of winter in covered containers. The pots are stored outdoors, allowing the seeds to experience the chill of winter…ice, snow, rain. When the temperatures warm enough, the seeds germinate and begin to grow. By the time the soil in the planting beds has warmed enough to plant and sow seeds directly, the wintersown seedlings are already hardened off and ready to transplant in ..read more

With our first frost imminent here in Missouri, now is the time to harvest those sweet potatoes! Most varieties of sweet potatoes are ready to harvest between 90 and 120 days of planting. The leaves begin to yellow, indicating that growth is slowing down. You can wait until the first frost to harvest sweet potatoes, in fact, some folks claim that they are better if you do, but you must be ready to get them out of the ground immediately. Depending on the size and number of your beds, this may not be feasible. However, you will still be rewarded with sweet pickings if you harvest shortly before ..read more

Whiling away the winter & dreaming of Spring? Scouring seed catalogs and planning the perfect garden? Winter sowing involves planting seeds during the dead of winter in covered containers. They are then stored outdoors, allowing the seeds to experience the chill of winter…ice, snow, rain and all. When the temperature warms enough, the seeds germinate & start to grow. By the time the soil in the planting beds has warmed, seedlings are already hardened off and ready to transplant in the garden. The following links will guide you through the wintersown procedure as taught in some of our p ..read more