Spring Garden Seminar - Cole County - 2026

University of Missouri Extension in Cole County in collaboration with Central Missouri Master Gardeners (CMMG) is organizing a half-day Spring Garden Seminar. The seminar provides education to the gardeners about various horticultural topics including limited use of lawn in the landscape and replacing invasive plants with natives. Participants will also learn about new and proven annual and ornamental plants. They will also learn about growing organic vegetables.

This is a free program. Participants need to bring their own lunch. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their beverage container.

Participants need to register to attend the program. They need to register online or by calling to University of Missouri Extension at Cole County at 573-634-2824.

Partners:

Central Missouri Master Gardeners (CMMG) Chapter, Jefferson City, MO.

 These are the topics, presenters, and tentative schedules:

• Introduction- 8:45 to 9:00 am
• Limited Use of Lawn in the Landscape - Tim Moloney- 9:00 to 9:50 am*
• Replacing Invasive Plants with Natives – Jane Haslag - 10:00 – 10:50 am*
• New and Proven Annuals and Ornamental Plants – Michael Tarka - 11:00 to 11:50 am*
• Growing Organic Vegetables – Mary Ella Zimmerman - 12:00 to 12:50 pm*

* 10 minute Q&A after each presentation.