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The Parkland Master Gardeners, in partnership with Mineral Area College and University of Missouri Extension, will host their 24th Annual Gardening Symposium on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at MAC's NEW Industry & Technology Center in Park Hills.

Event Highlights

The symposium opens with renowned keynote speaker Tom Fowler, retired MU Extension Horticulture Specialist, who will share expertise on raised-bed gardening techniques and construction. 

Featured Sessions Include:

  • Plants of the Holidays by Katie Kammler
  • Hydrangeas by Donna Aufdenberg
  • Trees of Missouri by Sarah Higgins
  • Composting Methods by Cindy Brown
  • Seed Starting Techniques
  • Tomato Growing from Seed to Table
  • Planting for Pollinators
Registration Details

Registration is required by February 19, 2025, with a non-refundable fee of $25 per person. No walk-in registrations will be accepted. Participants should mail their registration forms with check payment to:
  • Denise Wright
  • 809 St. Andrews Drive
  • Farmington, MO 63640
Special Features:
  • Vendor displays
  • Door prizes
  • Garden magazine and book exchange
  • Networking opportunities with fellow gardening enthusiasts
For questions or additional information, contact the registration office at 573-756-2951. In case of inclement weather, if MAC closes on February 28, 2025, the symposium will be cancelled.

Participants can download the registration brochure from the St. Francois County Extension website or request a mailed copy through the Extension office.


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