Do you want to learn the basics of gardening while promoting a healthy environment? Join us for the Extension Garden Steward a 5-week in-person course designed for gardeners of all experience levels.

This interactive course includes hands-on activities following each presentation, giving you practical skills to grow and maintain a thriving garden.

Topics Covered:

• Site assessment
• Vegetable gardening and food safety
• Ornamental gardening
• Insects and integrated pest management
• Pollinator habitats and stewardship

Course Details:

• When: Saturdays, March 29th through April 26th, 10:00AM~12:00PM
• Where: Kansas City Public Library - Helzburg Auditorium
• Format: In-person with hands-on activities
• Cost: Free

This course is facilitated by MU Extension in partnership with the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. If you are 55 or older and would like to volunteer with this program, please go to this page or contact Damian Fluharty or Tamra Reall for more information.

Let’s cultivate your green thumb together!