April 15, 2026In-personKansas City
Presentation on composting at the Kansas City North Community Center. North Kansas City Community Center is Located at 3930 NE Antioch Rd., Kansas City, MO 64117
For more Information contact Dr. Todd Higgins at trhiggins@missouri.edu
April 17, 2026In-personLiberty
The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City are joining the Kellybrook Elementary PTA annual STEAM night, where community organizations and businesses related to STEAM join them for an open house at their school. This event is a highlight of the year for many students and attract 500+ people in attendance each year. The Extension…
April 18, 2026In-personKansas City
Join the Extension Master Gardeners’ Children’s Program at Lakeside Nature Center for a hands-on Earth Day activity. Kids can decorate a container, learn why native plants are essential for healthy ecosystems, and take home their own native plant to support biodiversity and local wildlife. It’s a simple, meaningful way for families to explore…
April 22, 2026In-personLee's Summit
Celebrate Earth Day with Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at the Green Street Event Center on April 22nd. The EMGs will make seed bombs using native seeds and offer a demonstration on planting natives in containers. We will have children's pollinator activities with pollinator plants and wildlife coloring pages. The library…
April 25, 2026In-personRock Port
Have you been wanting to learn how to compost your yard and kitchen waste? Maybe you have started a compost pile, but it is not working correctly. Participants attending this free program will learn:
making and using compost in their gardensthe benefits of compostsources of composting materialsmethods of composingissues during compost making…
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 1, 2026In-personWest Plains
The program covers:
The history and domestication of tomatoes, including their relationship to the nightshade familySeed selection and variety choice, including early-maturing options and disease-resistant varietiesStarting tomatoes from seed or plugs and avoiding common planting mistakesSoil fertility and fertilizer math, with clear…
May 2, 2026In-personIndependence
The MU Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City invite you to our HUGE Plant & Garage Sale Fundraiser — a one-day event packed with plants, garden treasures, and unique finds for every home.
When: May 2nd, 9am - 3pm
Where: Habitat for Humanity (Next to Restore), 501 North Dodgion Street, Independence, MO 64050
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May 2, 2026In-personAlbany
Have you been wanting to learn how to compost your yard and kitchen waste? Maybe you have started a compost pile, but it is not working correctly. Participants attending this free program will learn:
making and using compost in their gardensthe benefits of compostsources of composting materialsmethods of composingissues during compost making…
May 6, 2026In-personKansas City
Get Ready for the 2026 Vegetable Gardening Season with a class to help you prepare. Come to the Kansas City North Community Center to learn how to get your garden soil, garden tools, and yourself ready for the 2026 gardening season.
For more Information contact Dr. Todd Higgins at trhiggins@missouri.edu