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Macon-Shelby Master Gardeners              

   The Macon-Shelby Master Gardener Group was formed in February 2000.  This group is composed of Macon and Shelby county residents.
    The
MSMG group is very active in a variety activities, including several beautification projects and community service activities. 

Meeting time:  Fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting location:  The Macon County Extension Center
                            113 N. Rubey, Macon, MO

Macon-Shelby Master Gardener Activities

Tree Tour on the University of Missouri-Columbia Campus:  The MSMG club planned a tree tour of the University of Missouri - Columbia Campus in June 2000.  The tour was lead by Dr. Chris Starbuck, associate professor of woody ornamentals at UMC.  Many club members attended the event.

Beautification Project at the First Christian Church in Macon:  The MSMG club designed, installed, and maintains a landscaping planting of roses around the sign of the First Christian Church in Macon. The landscape was installed in June of 2000. 

Garden Tours:  The MSMG club planned several garden tours for its members.  During these tours, members have the opportunity to see what plants and practices others have used in their gardens, as well share ideas with others.

Nursing Home Programs:  Each month the Macon Master Gardener's, along with horticulture specialist Jennifer Barnes-Schutter, provide gardening programs for residents at two nursing homes in Macon.

Other Activities:  Includes State Master Gardener conference photo and Daffodil Days.

For information on the Macon-Shelby Master Gardener Club, please contact:

Charles Chaney
Farm Management Specialist/TCMG advisor
Macon County Extension Center
113 N. Rubey
Macon, MO   63552-1634
660-385-2173
chaneyc@missouri.edu

 

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