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Extension Master Gardeners of Platte County

Native Plant Sale

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13th 9am-2pm
at Northland Career Center Greenhouse

1801 Branch Street Platte City, MO

250 native plants for sale! Platte County Master Gardeners will help you select the best native plant for the best location with recommendations on their care.

All proceeds benefit the Extension Master Gardeners of Platte County.

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Plant Sale List

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A Legacy of Cultivation:

Carolyn Vellar's Journey from Community Organizer to Master Gardener President

Carolyn Vellar's path to becoming the president of the Platte County Master Gardeners chapter is a story of roots, both personal and professional. It's a journey shaped by a childhood filled with rich history and a mother's unique passion for fishing, all of which ultimately led her to a life of cultivating both plants and community.

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Master Gardeners Cultivate Education, Service

“We were lucky that in a year and a half, we have been able to create this for Platte County.”

Carolyn Vellar, MG chapter president

NEW!

2025 Extension Master Gardener Training
Clay and Platte Counties

All new Clay and Platte County in-person MU Extension Master Gardener training. You'll about topics like soil, plants, pests, and landscaping.

Tomato Resources

Are you growing tomatoes and need some tips and tricks?

We've got you covered!

Tomato Resources Page

Missouri Drought Map

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Map courtesy of NDMC.

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Missouri Native Plants

Grow Native! helps protect and restore biodiversity by increasing conservation awareness of native plants and their effective use in urban, suburban, and rural developed landscapes of the Lower Midwest—Missouri, southwestern Illinois, northern Arkansas, and eastern Kansas.

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