Learn about birds during hike at Wallace State Park St. Joseph, Mo. – Late winter is a good time to go birding, as the birds are more visible with foliage off the trees and shrubs. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free Beginner Birding hike from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 23, at Wallace State Park
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Read moreClick here for all the details. Orchid Delirium (March 3-April 16) returns in 2023 with a vivid and colorful display, celebrating form and shape. Drawing inspiration from the Victorian-era fascination with the flower that led to a collecting hysteria appropriately named Orchidelirium,this exhibit showcases hundreds of rotating blooms from the 2000-piece orchid and tropical collections cared for at Powell Gardens.
Read moreOnline programs, monarch festival, and native plant sale are planned. JOPLIN, Mo. – September is a great month to learn about monarch butterflies in Missouri because this is when these fascinating and beneficial insects are migrating through the Show-Me State on their way to their wintering grounds in central Mexico. People can learn more about monarch butterflies and how humans can
Read moreArea nurseries, garden centers, and birding stores are looking for active, energetic people to join their team. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this extensive list. Swan’s Water Gardens We are looking to add full time team members to our installation crew. Those who enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy a
Read moreYou’ve heard of “Plant Parenting” so why not allow your kids to become junior plant parents? Children will get a kick out of becoming plant parents to these “baby” AAS Winners in their own gardens! Patio Baby is a very early and highly productive eggplant with a compact habit, making it a great choice for containers. Deep purple, egg-shaped fruit should be
Read moreK-State horticulture expert outlines common chores MANHATTAN, Kan. – The workhorses of the yard and garden – lawnmowers, tillers, garden tractors and such – are about ready for a rest. But before you put them away for the winter, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham says they need a little tender, loving care. “It’s important to run the equipment
Read moreLantana has a rich history of being utilized in the garden for long-lasting, colorful blooms, superior heat tolerance and the ability to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Featuring clusters of bright colors, solid as well as multi-color, Lantana can be used in containers, landscaping and hanging baskets. In the 18th century, lantana was a popular greenhouse plant in Europe and breeding
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