Master Gardeners
2012 Garden Tour
9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 23, 2012
Spend a day in the country touring four private Warrensburg gardens during the Master Gardeners of Johnson County 2012 Garden Tour. These diverse gardens are beautiful and educational -- and Master Gardeners will be at each site to answer gardening questions.
Three of the gardens belong to Master Gardeners of Johnson County Missouri members. One, in particular, is certain to amaze and inspire. It belongs to Master Gardener Barbara Fetchenhier, Powell Gardens' Garden Interpreter, and her husband Jeff. In addition to exploring four gorgeous gardens, you can visit an art display and sale by Mid-Missouri Artists. Stop by the plant sale and take home some treasures for your own garden!
This event is the main fundraiser for the Master Gardeners of Johnson County Missouri, a group of volunteers who provide gardening information and work in various community gardens throughout the region.
Garden Tour tickets are $5 and will be available from the Johnson County Extension Center in Warrensburg. For information call 660-747-3193. Or view our brochure.
Master Gardener Training
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Johnson County Master Gardeners will be offering a training course in the spring of 2013. Learn more in our brochure, then plan to attend!
Garden Corner
Garden Corner is a monthly column written by Master Gardener Art Kammerlohr
May 2012 (PDF)
April 2012 (PDF)
March 2012 (PDF)
February 2012 (PDF)
January 2012 (PDF)
December 2011 (PDF)
November 2011 (PDF)
October 2011 (PDF)
September 2011 (PDF)
August 2011 (PDF)
July 2011 (PDF)
June 2011 (PDF)
May 2011 (PDF)
April 2011 (PDF)
Garden Tour
The 2011 Garden Tour was a success. Whether you were able to participate or not, you can now see photos of the tour.
Master Gardener projects
Master Gardeners are sprucing up the ground around the Old Courthouse. The project is described in the Johnson County Historical Society Newletter. The Bulletin (PDF)
About Us
The Johson County Master Gardeners are trained individuals who enjoy learning and sharing their expertise with others. Our gardening backgrounds range from hobbyist to professional, from beginner to experienced, from young adult to senior citizen. The common bond is a love of gardening, learning and sharing.
Johnson County’s Master Gardeners are involved in a diverse collection of community projects and one-on-one consultations such as:
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Community rose garden
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Volunteering at Powell Gardens
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Historic Johnson County Courthouse Square
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Lion’s Lake Micro Garden
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Speaker’s program featuring a wide variety of gardening topics
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Regional libraries education programs
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Hot Line (a garden problem solving program for the community)
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Blind Boone Park
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One-on-one private gardening advising and demonstrations
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Monthly educational programs
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Writing local newspaper articles about gardening topics
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Etc.
After training, Master Gardeners serve as a resource with University of Missouri Extension to give county residents research-based answers to their gardening questions. The primary purpose of a Master Gardener is to volunteer, but members rate camaraderie and learning opportunities as important reasons for participating.
To become a Master Gardener, call 660-747-3193 for details on upcoming training.
Bylaws Master Gardener of Johnson County Missouri (DOC)
Remembrance
Willis (Everett) Jackson was a Master Gardener of Johnson County, Missouri, trainee. He had a true, devoted love for flowers as expressed in his poetry. Sadly, he passed away in May 2010. In his memory, we share his poem. If Flowers Could Talk, What Would They Say? (PDF)