Master Gardeners of Johnson County Missouri

06/11/2026

Japanese beetles are beginning to emerge in Missouri.

Populations are low now but activity is expected to increase over the next two to four weeks. Early scouting helps guide timely management decisions.

What to look for:
• In soybeans, check multiple areas and estimate overall defoliation. Beetles often feed in the upper canopy, leaving a skeletonized look where only leaf veins remain.
• In corn, watch for beetles feeding on silks during pollination. Pay attention if silks are clipped very short, especially when beetle numbers are high and pollination is not complete.

Learn more and sign up to receive pest alerts: https://brnw.ch/21x3ePK

06/07/2026

Pat Weir, emeritus master gardener has lead a team of Master Gardeners working on her vision for the Vest Triangle garden for about 20 years. Her vision is that of a drought tolerant, yellow blooming multi season garden, a little oasis in the middle of the concrete. Early spring, daffodils bloom followed by coreopsis, followed by Stella Dora day lilies, which are currently in bloom and then black-eyed Susans take us into the fall. If you see us working, give us a honk as you drive-by. It’s the corner of Vest St near the intersection of Mitchell, & Broad St.

06/04/2026

Timely tips for Missouri Gardeners for June!

The plants are growing like weeds! Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of June

05/21/2026

https://mailchi.mp/deeprootskc/save-the-date-cocktails-for-conservation-17996509?e=b883225288

This three-day sale features a curated selection of native plants perfect for supporting bees, butterflies, birds, and beautiful gardens. Deep Roots sourced the native plants from Rhodes Greenhouse in Spring Hill, Kansas, owners Alan and Cathie Rhodes.

05/05/2026

https://deeproots.org/event/may-native-plant-sale/

Join Deep Roots and our local native plant nurseries on Saturday, May 9th in Prairie Village, Kansas for our second native plant sale of the year! Visit the native gardens...

04/21/2026

🌳 Free Gardening Program This Thursday! 🌳
Join the Master Gardeners of Johnson County this Thursday at 6 PM for “What Are Veteran Trees and How Do We Properly Care for Them?”
Presented by Chris Rippey, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist.
📍 Grover Park Baptist Church Family Life Center
409 N Mitchell, Warrensburg, MO
Free and open to the public—see you there! 🌲

04/16/2026

We loved being part of the Warrensburg Middle School STEAM Fair on April 8! Keri Docheff, Marsha Votaw, and Vicki Granger connected with students and families by distributing seeds and starter pots, sharing MU Extension information, and answering gardening questions. What a fun night celebrating learning and growing together!

04/04/2026

Seeing slime mold in your garden? Don't panic!

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/what-is-slime-mold-slime.htm

04/02/2026