Horticulture Class- Gardening with Native Fruits Trees & Edible Plants

RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE TORNADO CLOSURE! Join Horticulturist, Nick Clemens, for a workshop on foodscaping with native fruit trees and other garden appropriate wild edibles plants like serviceberries, pawpaws, passionflowers and persimmons.

Our indigenous edible plants often require less maintenance, are easy to grow without pesticides, and provide not just for ourselves but our native birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.

This class features both a walking tour and a classroom survey of some of our wild food sources in Missouri.  We will learn how to identify, select, plant, and care for several of the tastiest plants and answer specifics around topics like pollination and cultivars. If we are lucky, we might even forage some ourselves!

This class will be from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

It is free to attend with a suggested donation of $15 per person. Space is limited and registration is required.

•            Please bring sensible walking shoes, water bottles, and weather appropriate clothing

•            Be prepared for mild walks across terrain, including moderate slopes

•            Arrive at our main entrance 15-30 minutes before class time to allow a prompt departure