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Upcoming Events for Missouri
To submit your gardening event to our staff, submit it using our contact form or send an email to calendar@statebystategardening.com.
May Jefferson City
May 5
Central Missouri Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale on May 5, from 7 a.m. until sold out. This sale features more than 100 varieties of tomato and pepper. Also includes annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, shrubs and trees. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions and will help you choose plants. Bring a gallon container to fill with free fertilizer. Admission is free; credit and debit cards accepted. At the Jaycee Fairgrounds, 1445 Fairgrounds Rd., Jefferson City. For more info visit the website http://extension.missouri.edu/cole or contact Julie Long at 573-295-6263 or email jlong@ktis.net.
May St. Louis
Events at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., in south St. Louis. Costs vary by program. For more info visit www.mobot.org or call 314-577-5140, 1-800-642-8842 toll free.
May 6
Greater St. Louis Iris Society Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Beaumont Room, Ridgway Visitor Center. Included with admission. Visit www.stlouisirises.com.
May 12-13
Greater St. Louis Dahlia Society Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Beaumont Room, Ridgway Visitor Center. Included with admission. Visit http://stldahliasociety.com.
May 13
Mother’s Day Brunch. Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch at Sassafras, the MBG’s café. Seatings at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Costs $27.95 per adult, $13.95 per child ages 5 to 12 (children under 5 are free). Includes same-day admission to the garden. Advance reservations required; call 314-577-0200. Food is also available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Terrace Café.
May 19
Carnivorous Plant Society Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Beaumont Room, Ridgway Visitor Center. Included with admission.
May 19
May 19-20
Bonsai Society of Greater St. Louis Sale, Rose Society of Greater St. Louis Sale, St. Louis Horticultural Society Sale and St. Louis Hosta Society Show. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orthwein Floral Display Hall. Included with admission. Visit www.stlbonsai.org; www.ars.org; www.stlouishosta.org.
May 26-28
Lantern Festival Grand Opening Weekend from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. all three days (last entry at 9 p.m.). “Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night,” is an exhibition of 26 larger-than-life, lighted works of art from China. (Runs through Aug. 19.) View the lantern installations and Grand Parade with a 70-foot dancing dragon, martial arts, Chinese calligraphy, painting, authentic regional cuisine, t’ai chi and tea tasting. Special tours in the Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden (the Chinese Garden). Lanterns are lit at sunset. Costs $22 adults, $10 children (ages 3 to 12), $15 members and $5 members’ children. Buy tickets in advance online at www.mobot.org. Visit www.mobot.org/lanternfestival.
May Greene County
Events at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. Call 417-891-1515 or visit http://mggreene.org/ or facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfGreeneCounty.
May 5
Iris Show, on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Iris will be blooming in the garden and exhibited in floral arrangements inside the Botanical Center. In the Botanical Center Atrium. Free.
May 7, 14, 21
2012 Potting Shed University, a series of free gardening classes by Master Gardeners of Greene County. Held Monday evenings at 6 p.m. Ages 16 and up. No registration required.
—May 7 “Care of Annuals.” Presenter, Patrick Byers, Southwest Region Horticulture Specialist, Greene County University of Missouri Extension.
—May 14 “Guided Tour of the Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens at the Botanical Center.” Take a guided tour with Cindy Arrowood, Class of 2001 former Demonstration Garden Coordinator.
—May 21 “Earth-Kind Roses.” Presenter, Dan Faflak, Class of 2011, Master Gardeners of Greene County, Rose Society of the Ozarks, American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian.
May 17
2012 Growing Knowledge at the Farm Series, presented by University of Missouri Extension, Master Gardeners of Greene County and Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park. “All About Strawberries,” on Thursday, May 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. Presenter: Patrick Byers, Southwest Missouri Regional Horticulture Specialist, U of M Extension. Costs $7. To register call 417-837-5949. Held at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Road 146, Springfield.
May 19
5th Annual Young Sprouts in the Garden, on Saturday, May 19th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. Explore child-oriented displays, crafts and activities designed to nurture an appreciation for gardening. For children of all ages. Free. Contact the Greene County Extension Center at 417-881-8909.
May Gray Summit
Events at Shaw Nature Reserve, I-44 at exit #253, Gray Summit. Costs are included with Shaw Nature Reserve admission, unless otherwise noted ($5 adults; $3 seniors. Free children ages 12 and under). For more info visit www.shawnature.org or call 636-451-3512. For advance registration visit www.mobot.org/classes or call 314-577-5140.
May 2
Morning Bird Walk, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Visitor Center. Costs $6, registration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome; pay on arrival.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesday Walkers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Each walk will average one-and-a-half to two hours, allowing time to stop, look, listen and converse. Costs $6. Registration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome.
May 5
Missouri’s Wild Mushrooms: Hunting, Identifying and Cooking. From 1 to 4 p.m. at the Visitor Center. Costs $24. Advance registration required.
May 8, 15 and 22
Spring Wildflower Walks. From 9:30 a.m. to noon. These informal educational walks meet at the Visitor Center. Costs $8. Registration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome.
May 12
Spring Wildflower Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hundreds of varieties of annual and perennial wildflowers, ferns, trees and shrubs to use in home landscaping and to attract wildlife for sun or shade. At the Visitor Center. Included with admission.
May 17 and 19
Native Plant School: “Gardening for Wildlife and People.” From 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carriage House. Costs $15. Advance registration required.
May 26
Wildflower Identification and Ecology. Focus on identification, relationships and habitats of wildflowers and native grasses of the season. From 9 a.m. to noon at the Visitor Center. Costs $20. Advance registration required.
May Lebanon
May 5
Fairy Gardening/Terrarium Class, at Marilyn's Nursery and Garden Center, held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Become part of the hottest craze in gardening. Create a miniature garden with plants, people and a wide variety of materials. Charges will apply only for containers, plants, soil and miniatures. At Marilyn's Nursery and Garden Center, 27081 N. Hwy 5, 417-532-9574, www.marilynsnursery.com.
May 19 and 20
Art In Bloom. Join the staff of Marilyn's Nursery and the Lebanon Art Guild for a fun-filled weekend of art and plants. Marilyn's Nursery and Garden Center, 27081 N. Hwy 5, 417-532-9574, www.marilynsnursery.com.
May Branson
May 5
Branson’s Shepherd of the Hills 14th annual Plant and Bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m at the God and Country Theatre parking lot, 1840 West Highway 76. Please come early for best selection. For more info contact Jane Schwarz, rjschwarz@totalhighspeed.com or call 417-779-4437.
June Lebanon
June 9
Water Gardening and Water Feature Class, at Marilyn's Nursery and Garden Center, held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Join Mike Cannon and the rest of the staff of Marilyn's Nursery for an informative session about aquatic plants and water gardening. Mike has been building water features for more than 25 years. Marilyn's Nursery and Garden Center, 27081 N. Hwy 5, 417-532-9574, www.marilynsnursery.com.
June Kansas City
June 3
“A Day of Wine and Roses,” The Northland Garden Club’s 12 Annual Spring Garden Tour will be held on Sunday, June 3, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The tour highlights gardens in the Kansas City North and Liberty areas. Gardens included: Hilltop View Garden, with a view of downtown Kansas City and a steep hill landscaped with shrubs, perennials and annuals; French Resort Garden, a world of formal design and balance with flowing borders and year-round color; Artist Garden, with concrete art and an interesting design; Country Cottage Garden, the ultimate native garden; English Manor Garden, roses, roses, roses; Belvoir Winery, stop and refresh on this self-guided tour of the historic building (formerly Odd Fellows). Costs $10 per person (ages 12 and up). Tickets can be purchased at Family Tree Nursery in Liberty, Full Features Nursery in Smithville, or at any garden on the tour. Visit: www.northlandgardenclub.com, or contact President Dee West at 816-455-4013.
June Springfield
June 9
Second Annual Master Gardeners of Greene County Garden Tour from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. Master Gardeners of Greene County will welcome the public into 10 private outdoor garden spaces during their tour. Advance tickets, each to view the 10 private gardens, will be available for purchase in advance at several locations. The fundraiser helps Master Gardeners of Greene County enhance their public demonstration gardens and to continue the group's mission of offering home gardening information to the public. Contact the Greene County Extension Center at 417-881-8909 or visit mggreene.org or facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfGreeneCounty.
June Springfield
Events at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield. Call 417-891-1515 or visit http://mggreene.org/ or facebook.com/MasterGardenersOfGreeneCounty.
June 21
2012 Growing Knowledge at the Farm Series, presented by University of Missouri Extension, Master Gardeners of Greene County and Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park. “All About Blueberries,” on Thursday, June 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. Presenter: Patrick Byers, Southwest Missouri Regional Horticulture Specialist, U of M Extension. Costs $7. To register call 417-837-5949. Held at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Road 146, Springfield.
June 28
“Papermaking Workshop with Sharon Masterson” on June 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., presented by the Springfield Area Herb Society. Take home your own herb, colored, seed, plain, decorative and mold casting paper. Costs $10. Class limit: 10; pre-registration required call 417-891-1515. Ages 17 and up. At the Botanical Center Workshop
June 30
“Tinctures with Sharon Masterson” on June 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Springfield Area Herb Society presents this class on making herbal tinctures. Ages 18 and up. Costs $20; Class limit: 15. Pre-registration required: 417.891.1515. Held at the Botanical Center Meeting Room.
June Jefferson City
June 24
The 14th Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour, on Sunday, June 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tour five beautiful urban and country gardens featuring native and perennial collections and water features in Jefferson City. Start the garden tour at any of the gardens and at your own pace. Tickets cost $10. Get tickets by calling Jenelle at 573-893-3538 email her at foxboro2@embarqmail.com or call Nan at 573-298-7449. They will send out the tickets, which have garden locations and directions.
June Kingsville
June 10
Powell Gardens' 9th Annual Fundraiser “Under a Blue Moon: Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction” on Sunday, June 10 at 5 p.m. Costs: Tickets are $150; Patron tickets are $300. Held at Powell Gardens (located 30 miles east of Kansas City on Highway 50), 1609 NW AA Highway, Kingsville. Contact Allyson Summers at 816-697-2600 ext. 207, or visit powellgardens.org.
June Gray Summit
Events at Shaw Nature Reserve, I-44 at exit #253, Gray Summit. Costs are included with Shaw Nature Reserve admission, unless otherwise noted ($5 adults; $3 seniors. Free children ages 12 and under). Visit www.shawnature.org or call 636-451-3512. For advance registration visit www.mobot.org/classes or call 314-577-5140.
June 14 and 16
Native Plant School: “Rain Gardening for Home Owners.” From 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carriage House. Costs $15. Advance registration required.
June 15, 22, 26
Shaw Family Adventures: Creek Stomp. See what kinds of critters are living in the creek. For ages 3 and up with an adult. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center. Costs $5 per child. Advance registration required.
June 16
Discover Nature — Birds, Beaks and Bills! Naturalists will help your child “Fill the Bill,” an educational activity that examines birds and their feeding habits. For families with children ages 3 and up. From 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Nature Explore Classroom. Included with admission.
June 18, 28
Shaw Family Adventures: Fairy Houses. Construct your own miniature house for a fairy, troll or gnome. For ages 3 and up with an adult. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center. Costs $5 per child. Advance registration required.
June 20
Shaw Family Adventures: Frogs, Snakes and Lizards. For ages 3 and up with an adult. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center. Costs $5 per child. Advance registration required.
June 22
Dog Days of Summer. Take your canine companion for a walk led by the Shaw Nature Reserve staff starting at the Reserve’s Freund Center. From 7 to 9 p.m. at the Adlyne Freund Center. Costs $8 per dog. Advance registration required.
June 30
Wildflower Identification and Ecology. From 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center. Costs $20. Advance registration required.
June 30
Nighttime Insect Safari. For families with children ages 8 and up. From 8:30 to 11 p.m. at the Visitor Center. Costs $20. per person. Advance registration required.
June St. Louis
June 23-24
The 12th annual Pond-O-Rama tour of St Louis Water Gardening Society members’ ponds and gardens. Pond-O-Rama, will be held on June 23-24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour features 43 fantastic gardens and ponds of the SLWGS members who graciously open their areas to the public for two days. These premiere private water gardens, range from small pools to large, elaborate installations featuring multiple waterfalls, tumbling streams, exotic fish and mature aquatic plants. Half of the host sites will be available on Saturday, and half on Sunday. Tickets for the two day tour are $15 per person 18 years of age and older; children under age 18 are free. This is a self-guided driving tour. The ticket booklets include maps and driving directions and will be available May 25. The proceeds for the Pond-O-Rama help the SLWGS continue its civic project, planting and maintaining the reflecting pools in front of the Jewel Box in Forest Park. For information on ticket locations, visit www.slwgs.org or call 314-995-2988.
State-by-State Gardening assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of listed events. It is recommended that you verify the date, time and location of any event you plan to attend.
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