Established in 2005, the Hickory County Master Gardeners club provides an opportunity for novice and experienced gardeners to learn and share knowledge with others. The club is a chapter of the MU Extension Missouri Master Gardener Program, a statewide education and volunteer program. As representatives of MU Extension, Master Gardeners are involved in a variety of activities that benefit community, families and individuals while developing horticultural interests.

Current Hickory County projects include:

  • McCarty Senior Center and Community Garden, Wheatland
  • Settlers Village and Herb Garden, Wheatland
  • Welcome to Hermitage Signs
  • Hickory County Courthouse, Hermitage
  • Hickory County Library, Hermitage
  • Hickory County Extension Office, Hermitage
  • Preston Post Office
  • Pittsburg Community Building

Hickory County Master Gardeners meet at 1:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month in the Hickory County extension office meeting room.

Master gardeners gardening

Get in-depth horticultural training and join the Master Gardeners in “helping others learn to grow.”

Missouri map with a dogwood flower overlaid on it

Missouri Master Gardeners, use this online system to report your volunteer hours.

garden journal on table with gloves

Put your plans, thoughts and results on paper to help ensure successful gardening.