People who have an interest in growing native plants and want to be certain they’re putting their plants in locations where they’ll grow the best should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Native Plants: Garden Planning.” This free online program will be Sept. 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and is being put […]
Monthly Archives:: August 2023
MDC Sept. 8 virtual program will focus on native plants that provide habitat around the home
People can learn more about plantings that can be made in autumn to establish good habitat in their yards at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Native Plants: Planting in the Fall.” This program, which will be Sept. 8 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Springfield […]
MDC offers free virtual Monarch Mania workshop Aug. 29
Monarch butterflies are a delight to see and a marvel of nature. Learn about their transformative life cycle and impressive migrations when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Mid-Continent Public Library will co-host a free virtual Monarch Mania program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Register for program here. Register as a […]
Some Food for Thought from Benjamin Vogt
Benjamin always has something for us to think about
Sweet Sixteen-Most Likely to Succeed Plants
A Handy Guide from Deep Roots KC for plant selection and garden design
Wildflowers, Grasses and Other Nonwoody Plants
An online field guide from MDC