Poplar Bluff Master Gardeners

Do you have an interest in gardening? Would you like to learn more about working with plants? Check the current schedule of Events for in-person classes and Online courses for online classes. Thirty hours of core education is required for those who wish to become a Master Gardener, followed by 30 hours of volunteer work within the first 12 months.

Master Gardener meetings

The Poplar Bluff Master Gardeners meet regularly at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the University of Missouri Extension Center located at 614 Lindsay Avenue on the third floor. This group of active volunteers is composed of Master Gardeners from Butler, Carter, Stoddard, Ripley and Wayne counties. Please call the Butler County MU Extension Center to confirm the location for the meeting each month at 573-686-8064(opens in new window). All are welcome to attend monthly meetings, which include informative gardening presentations. Invite friends and interested gardeners to come along.

Master gardeners gardening

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

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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.