Sign Up Here Have you ever wanted to take your gardening knowledge a new level while making a difference in your community? This fall is the perfect time to join the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Program. Through comprehensive, research-based training, you'll learn about soils, vegetables, fruits, trees, shrubs, flowers, insects, plant diseases, sustainable landscaping, and much more—all from Todd HIggins, our University of Missouri Extension horticulture s

Garlic took center stage at the Platte County Community Garden as gardening enthousiasts... Master Gardener delivering info - "Stinking Rose" including experienced Master Gardeners, members of the public, and very young gardeners—gathered for a hands-on workshop on growing, harvesting, and storing one of the world's oldest cultivated crops. The program introduced participants to garlic's colorful history, the differences between hardneck and softneck varieties, planting tech

Click to read article MGs of Platte Co. held their second annual plant sale

Transplanted tomatoes are they were getting too big for the 4 inch pots. A wonderful team of EMG’s spent several hours transplanting! April was busy month in the greenhouse - many plants reached transplant stage which required more greenhouse hours for EMG’s. Over 1800 native plants, 125 perennials, 500+ annuals, 500 herbs and tomatoes and peppers yet to count. Signage is in place for all plants

I'm Lorna, one of the EMGs who keep up the Master Gardener plots in the Platte County Community Garden. We've done some new, interesting things in the garden this year and it is looking really nice. We'd like to let others know what's going on in the garden. As is true in many home gardens, Community Garden plots can get weedy and out of control. This spring, our team that keeps up the Master Gardener demonstration plots in the Platte County Community Garden tried new techni

EMG’s planting native seeds in greenhouse for Spring 2026 Plant Sale. Also planted native seeds in milk jugs to set outside to cold stratify until Spring when the plants will be planted at KC Northern Miniature Railroad. JANUARY 2026 Look what’s growing in the greenhouse and it's only January!!

EMG’s planting native seeds in milk jugs to set outside all winter to cold stratify. - when plants germinate in the spring they will be planted in large native gardens at the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad Interested in Becoming a Master Gardener? If you enjoy gardening and helping others succeed, consider joining the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program. Learn more about upcoming training opportunities and volunteer activities by visiting the Pla

With unanimous support, the Kansas City, Missouri City Council passed a new ordinance on September 9th allowing for more native plantings in the City. Prior to this update, any plants over 10” tall were considered a “rank weed” per the City’s Nuisance Code (Chapter 48) and subject to fines if reported. With the amendment of the Property Maintenance Code, intentional native plantings are allowed to grow to their natural heights for the purpose of benefiting our natural environ

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.

Platte County Citizen Platte County is building up membership for a quickly growing master gardener program provided by the University of Missouri Extension Program.