Reader’s Corner: Garden Time at Kimberling Area Library

Have the recent 60-degree Ozarks temperature swings made you think about getting into the garden? Whether your goal is a beautiful flower-lined walkway, attracting pollinators, or supplementing your food budget, you’re sure to find some valuable information in the upcoming season of garden programs offered at Kimberling Area Library. You’ll also connect, or reconnect, with fellow gardening enthusiasts, with something for all levels of experience. 

These much-anticipated programs are presented by Master Gardeners of the Ozarks, part of the University of Missouri Extension, and are held at 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, beginning on March 19 and continuing through September 17. Check out this list of fun and useful topics: 

• April 16 – “Pass-along Plants: Beauties to Share,” by Master Gardener Marva Ramsey 

• May 21 – “Growing Roses in the Ozarks,” by Master Gardener Bill Greet 

• June 18 – “Raised Bed Gardening,” by Master Gardener Marie Ewing 

• July 16 – “Salvia: Perfect for Hot Spots,” by Master Gardener Kathryn Kufahl 

• August 20 – “Vegetable Gardening: Past, Present, Future,” by Master Gardeners Faith Meinzen and Judy Malwitz 

• September 17: “Right Plant in the Right Place,” by Master Gardener Rita Hlasney 

These FREE sessions are held in the Community Room at Kimberling Area Library, 45 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City, and are open to everyone. Pre-registration is not required. Programs are sponsored jointly by the Library and Master Gardeners of the Ozarks. Visit www.mgozarks for more information on the Master Gardener Program; visit www.kalib.org for more information about Kimberling Area Library programs and events.