2009 State Conference

Capitol Plaza Hotel
Jefferson City, Missouri
September 18-20, 2009

Sunday—September 20

The Sunday line-up includes educational sessions and a luncheon featured our guest speaker, "The Renegade Gardener."

Check-in and Registration

Registration 7 AM to 11:30 AM

Registration is open for our Sunday attendees

Registration will be open on Sunday from 7:00 AM until 11:30 AM for those of you who only plan to attend on Sunday.

Education Classes

8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Location

We have an exciting and challenging array of continuing education classes lined up this year. Classes will be held Sunday morning from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM in three, one hour sessions. For more information, CLICK HERE.

  • Session 1: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
    1. Putting Red Wigglers to Work for You! - Part 1
    2. Enjoying the Harvest - Part 1
    3. Garden Art: An Adventure in Creativity
    4. Cactus and Succulents: Dish Gardening for All Seasons
    5. Creating a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife
    6. Compost Happens
    7. You Just Gotta Love Gourds
    8. Healthy Yards for Clear Streams
  • Session 2: 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM
    1. Wacky Lives of Creepy Crawlies Around the Home
    2. Secrets of Successful Food Gardening - Part 1
    3. Introduction to Hydroponics
    4. Growing Grapes and Strawberries for Home Use
    5. Garden N Grow Program
    6. Proven Winners
    7. Putting Red Wigglies to Work for You! - Part 2
    8. Plant Diagnostics: What's Happening in the Yard and Garden in 2009
  • Session 3: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    1. Beekeeping for Flower and Garden
    2. Growing Nut Trees in Missouri: For Your Landscape, as a Hobby or for Supplemental Income
    3. Plants of Merit: Timeline and Plant Introductions
    4. Enjoying the Harvest - Part 2
    5. Bluebirds Year-round
    6. Growing the Bush and Bramble Fruits for Home Use
    7. Secrets of Successful Food Gardening - Part 2
    8. Historical and Recent Climate Trends in Missouri

For details regarding each class, instructor, etc., CLICK HERE.

Luncheon

Don Engebretson

The Renegade Gardener

Enjoy a wonderful lunch and Don's presentation, "Crafting Cool and Creative Containers."

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