Growing the Ozarks
Every third Wednesday of the month, 9:45am
Hosted by Kelly McGowan
Love gardening? Curious about the natural world? Growing the Ozarks is your monthly dose of science-based gardening and nature insights every third Wednesday of the month at 9:45 am. Host Kelly McGowan with the MU Extension chats with local Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists about everything from expert tips for thriving Ozarks gardens to discovering the region's unique ecosystems.
Learn More: https://www.ksmu.org/show/growing-the-ozarks
Native Plants - An Important Part of Our Ecosystem
Wed May 21
This month's guest is Sadia Blattert, a Master Gardeners of Greene County member and owner of Pollen to Petal Native Plants and Landscaping. She also oversees the native plantings at the Springfield Botanical Center.
In this episode, Blattert shares information on two native plants to grow in yards and gardens: Missouri Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) and Purple Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrate), including their growth habits and placement in the home landscape.