Extension Garden Steward

Help shape the future of Missouri communities

MU Extension is gathering input to better understand what matters most to Missourians — from health and jobs to education and more.

Please take 10 minutes to complete a short survey that asks a few questions about yourself and what matters most in your community. Responses will be anonymous. The data collected will directly inform MU Extension’s future programming and priorities.

Take survey

Starting a garden? Need to know the basics to get growing? Extension Garden Steward is for you!

This gardening-basics program covers:

Site Assessment
3-Season Vegetable Gardening and Food Safety
Ornamental Gardening
Insects and Integrated Pest Management
Pollinator Habitat and Environmental Stewardship.

In addition to the educational presentations, activities are suggested that will enhance your gardening experience and will guide you toward environmental stewardship in your garden.

Note: This program is FREE for residents of Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties. The course is facilitated by MU Extension and the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. If you are 55+ years old and would like to volunteer in this program, please contact Damian Fluharty or Tamra Reall for more information.