March 3, 2026 - November 19, 2026In-personIndependence
Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City presents the Soil Testing Helpline! We take the guesswork out of gardening by reviewing your soil test results. Did you receive your results and not know what to do next? The experts will answer all your gardening and soil questions and provide research-based horticulture advice to help your…
April 25, 2026 - October 24, 2026In-personBlue Springs
Got soil questions? Test - Don't Guess. The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City invite you to our Soil Test Helpline at Powell Gardens Colonial Farms on the 4th Saturday of every month from April through October from 11am - 2pm. Bring your soil samples and a trained Extension Master Gardener will be there to help! We will accept…
April 30, 2026 - July 23, 2026In-personJackson
The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by providing trained volunteers to assist in public…
May 19, 2026 - July 23, 2026In-personAlbany
Guided by adult volunteers, development of the whole child is emphasized as well as team building as each youth gardens with a partner. Adult leaders use cooperative teaching skills to educate youths about seeds, transplants, garden planning and design, site preparation, soils, plant growth and development, costs of production, garden pests,…
June 1, 2026 - August 6, 2026In-personEaston
The Missouri Garden ‘N Grow program is a summer volunteer gardening program for 8 to 13-year-olds. Participating youths not only learn vegetable gardening, but also “cultivate” other science, math and language arts skills — and have fun! The goals of Garden ‘N Grow are to experience the fun of gardening, enjoy a feeling of success, and have the…
June 1, 2026 - August 6, 2026In-personKansas City
A Youth Gardening Adventure for Ages 9–13
Get ready for a summer packed with discovery, dirt, and delicious harvests! In the Garden 'n Grow program, young growers ages 9–13 will plant, tend, and harvest their very own garden plots -- guided every step of the way by the knowledgeable and friendly Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City…
June 13, 2026 - September 12, 2026In-personLiberty
The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will have an information table at the Liberty Farmers Market on June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, and September 12th from 8am to 12pm noon. The EMGs will be sharing fun and informative horticulture information, along with details about MU Extension services and programs. Learn more about…
June 24, 2026In-personSpanish Lake
Have you ever noticed pretty white butterflies flitting over your broccoli plants, only to later find lots of holes munched in the plants' leaves? Several brassica pests (that is, insects that eat broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, and kale) are lovely butterflies as adults and hungry hungry caterpillars…
June 27, 2026In-personIndependence
Come celebrate the magic of pollinators and the plants that attract them at the Pollinator Festival at St. Paul Community Garden. The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will have information about pollinators and engaging activities for all ages.
Date: Saturday, June 27th from 10:00am - 12pm (noon)
Location: St…
June 27, 2026 - June 28, 2026In-personBlue Springs
Come discover the magic of compost with the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at our information table at Powell Gardens Colonial Farms Children's Festival in June. We’ll have hands-on, engaging activities for all ages to explore what compost is, why it matters, and how it helps gardens grow. EMGs will also have soil testing…