Extension Master Gardener Course-Kansas City: Jackson & Clay Counties

Extension Master Gardener Course-Kansas City: Jackson & Clay Counties
Location

Virtual Event

Date

August 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM - December 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Pricing
A registration fee is required for all participants.

About

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 horticulture education.

This course prepares Extension Master Gardeners in topics related to soils, plant nutrition, vegetables, fruits, ornamental woody plants, herbaceous plants, plant propagation, disease and insect control, lawn care, residential landscape, environmental stewardship, and safe use of pest management strategies.

Extension Master Gardener volunteers assist MU Extension by utilizing unbiased research-based information to educate, answer frequently asked gardening questions, teach through demonstration gardens, donate produce, present as speakers' bureaus, and share information.

To become trained as an Extension Master Gardener, an individual must attend a 30-hour training course AND provide 30 hours of volunteer service back to their community. This course includes presentations, assessments, a project, and group work. Access to a computer and a good internet connection is required. Attendance at all sessions is required. In-person field sessions will also be available.

  • Cost: $200
  • Contact Information: Dr. Tamra Reall
  • Location: Sessions will be online
  • Dates and times: Wednesdays, August 5th - December 9th, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; Field sessions will be announced.

Course sessions include:

  • Plants and Their Environment
  • Soils, Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management
  • Plant Diseases and Disorders
  • Insects, Pollinators, and Integrated Pest Management
  • Plant Propagation
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Fruit Gardening
  • Herbaceous Plants
  • Establishment and Care of Woody Ornamental Plants
  • Pruning Ornamental Plants
  • Turf and Lawn Maintenance
  • Residential Landscaping
  • Using Pesticides Safely in the Home and Garden

Sessions

Aug. 5, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 1 - Meet and greet

Aug. 12, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 2 - Trainee orientation

Aug. 19, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 3

Aug. 26, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 4

Sept. 2, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 5

Sept. 9, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 6

Sept. 16, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 7

Sept. 23, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 8

Sept. 30, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 9

Oct. 7, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 10

Oct. 14, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 11

Oct. 28, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Session 12

Nov. 4, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST Session 13

Nov. 18, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST Session 14

Dec. 2, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST Session 15

Dec. 9, 2026

  • 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST Session 16 - Graduation