Franklin County Master Gardeners Tour
Meet the Master Gardeners, gain insight into landscape design and gardening as you view six of their personal gardens throughout Franklin County on Saturday, June 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tour will be held rain or shine, with refreshments served at each location.
There is something to delight every gardeners palate on the Master Gardener Tour. In Washington two historic homes, one in town and the other on an acre site overlooking the Missouri River will offer two very different perspectives, yet equally beautiful. A new Union home with a very active couple who designed and landscaped their yard for enjoyment. A charming one-hundred year old home in St. Clair boasts a herb garden and has many vintage and recycled materials used in their fun garden. Sullivan is hosting two very diverse gardens, one that is artisically developed and immaculate, the other very in keeping with nature, yet has a gazebo, pool of aquatic plants and huge greenhouse maintained year-round on the deck. These gardens will be at the height of their glory, what a wonderful way to spend the day!
Tickets are $10, chlidren 12 and under are free. Proceeds to provide community educational programs in horticulture.Tickets may be purchased at the Extension Center in Union; Hillermann's Nursery - Washingon; Platt Nursery and Greenhouse - Union; R & R Family Center - St. Clair; MFA Farmers Cooperative - Sullivan; or from any Franklin County Master Gardener.
Food Preservation Workshops and Demonstrations
Food preservation doesn't have to be intimidating, learn how to preserve food safely and with confidence. In six easy sessions, Mary Schroepfer teaches friends and neighbors how to successfully freeze, can and dry foods for later use with special sessions on salsa, jams and pickles. Classes are Tuesdays at 6:30-9:00 p.m., June 12, Canning Vegetables & Fruit, June 19, Freezing Vegetables, Fruit and Prepared Foods, & June 26 Preparing Jams & Jellies. July 17 Preparing Pickles & Relishes, July 24 Preparing Salsa & July 31, Drying Foods. Classes will be held at the Union Memorial Auditorium (room 3) in Union, Mo. To register, contact the University of Missouri Extension Center 636-583-5141. Sessions are $7 each, or all six workshops for only $30.
Show-Me Quality Assurance Certification
The Show-Me Quality (SMQA) Program emphasizes food quality and safety, proper use of animal health products and encourages exhibitors to review their approach to their herd's health programs. By completing this program, project memebers demonstrate their commitment to animal production, food safety, and enhancing consumer confidence. This program is designed for 4-H and FFA project members. SMQA dates of training.
Newsletters
Franklin County 4-H Newsletter
May 2012 (PDF)
April 2012 (PDF)
March 2012 (PDF)
February 2012 (PDF)
Life Times
A quarterly publication to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families and communities. Winter 2011 (PDF)
Quality for Keeps
This newsletter is issued April through October providing research-based information for safely preserving food and other helpful tips. Also included are delicious recipes for your garden bounty. September 2011 (PDF)