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.