Fall Gardening Webinar Events

Hummingbirds - When do they leave Missouri? and more

Herbicide Carryover in Compost, Manure, Straw....

Webworm or Tent Caterpillar?

Master Gardener Greene County Hotline is open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. M-F and some Saturdays 10 am-1 pm. Please call (417-874-2963) before coming in with a sample or pictures. Some volunteers will be working remotely. It will have staff on Thursdays. This is primarily to collect soil samples or help with your gardening questions.

Feel free to contact us anytime with your questions by phone (417-874-2963), by email or on our website. Feel free to send pictures of your problems or questions via email. For more information check here.

In the meantime, if you need a faster answer to your important gardening question, use the MU Extension website and use the topic search box. 

6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Registration $30 for all three classes

The classes will be on Zoom.

Summer is almost over but the gardening season can last a little longer. Join this three-part series to learn what you need to know for fall gardening.

They then make their fall southward migration in mid-August with most leaving by early (to mid) October,” Sara Kendrick said. Read here.

However there is more from MDC article: "Keep feeders out for late autumn hummingbirds" at this website.

Insect Pests at Hummingbird Feeders - Wasps, such as yellowjackets, bees and ants can be common nuisance pests at hummingbird feeders (sugar solution dispensers). While these scavenger insects may have little impact on hummingbirds, they do occasionally interfere with the bird-watcher's enjoyment of the backyard feeder. Tolerating insects at a bird feeder may be the most practical and efficient solution to this perceived "problem." Alternative solutions are described here.

and Grass Clippings

Did you know, that it is legal and OK to dump herbicides on hay, straw, corn, and other crops to make them die and dry out at the same time? And lots of this either ends up in the manure or additive that you use within your compost.

Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying horse or livestock manure, compost, hay, or grass clippings to the soil. Continue reading here.

The fall webworm is a general feeder on nearly all trees except conifers... this native North American insect attacks over 100 different tree species. Continue reading to learn more here.

The eastern tent caterpillar is a native species that occurs throughout the eastern United States and westward to the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading to learn more here.

See information on specific animals for typical damage and some recommended control measures here.

Fall Vegetable Planting Calendar - Use the download version

Growing Pawpaws PDF

15 Most Underused Perennials We live in zone 6

What to Plant This Fall Veggies

40 Gorgeous Fall Container Garden & Planter Ideas We live in zone 6

For all your gardening questions, please call our Hotline: 

Please call before coming in with a question, sample or pictures.

Questions welcome site wide.

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