Polk County

Create healthy environments indoors and out with research-based information and education from University of Missouri Extension.

Home and Garden Resources for Southwest Missouri

• Master Gardener programs in southwest Missouri

• Learn about efforts to build a Botanical Center in Springfield, Mo.

• The Berry Basket  - newsletter for Missouri small fruit and vegetable growers

• Southwest Region News Service provides a free weekly e-mail that brings you educational (as well as lawn and gardening) news and useful information from University of Missouri Extension in Southwest Missouri. Request a subscription online.

Missouri-wide Home and Garden Resources

• University of Missouri Extension Home & Garden main page
• Extension Publications Search for home and garden information.
• Healthy Indoor Air for America's Homes How does your house measure up?
• H.O.M.E. Homeownership Made Easier Learn what's needed to buy a home.
• HomeWorks Maintain your housing investment.
• Integrated Pest Management Diagnose and manage garden pests.
• Master Gardeners Share your gardening expertise.
• Missouri Environment and Garden Newsletter Get year round gardening advice.
• Garden 'n Grow Summer volunteer gardening program developed for 9 to 13- year-old youths.
• Plant Diagnostic Clinic Diagnosis plant and pest problems.
• Soil and Plant Testing Lab Analyze your soil, plants and fertilizer use.
• MU Horticulture Department
• Kemper Center for Home Gardening, Missouri Botanical Gardens Find answers to your gardening questions 24 hours a day.

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		University of Missouri Extension Polk County Kathy Drake, Web Manager DrakeK@missouri.edu Last revised: 05/24/04
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