Festus Library Garden Club

05/23/2026

05/20/2026

Reminder that we meet tomorrow (5/21) from 1-3 at Festus Library Garden Club.
How is your spring garden going? Share your updates and bring your questions. 🌱 Everyone is always welcome, stop in for a bit or stay the whole time.

04/21/2026

Reminder: Garden club will meet this Thursday at Festus Public Library from 1-3. That’s this Thursday, April 23 🌱

04/03/2026

Please mark your calendars for Thursday 4/23 for the next Festus Library Garden Club Meet Up. The usual 3rd Thursday falls a bit too early and I will be unavailable that day.

03/19/2026

Reminder: first garden club of 2026 today! Meet us at The Festus Public Library from 1-3 this Thursday (3/19). We’ll talk all about seed starting 🌱

03/04/2026

Spring is on the way! Are you ready to start thinking about the garden? Join us at The Festus Public Library Thursday March 19 from 1-3 as we re-start the Garden Club for 2026. We'll talk about all we need to do to prepare your gardens for success this year. Soil health, seed starting, protecting pollinators, and so much more. See you there! Everyone is always welcome, pop in and out as needed.

10/03/2025

We love another new Farmers Market coming to our area 👏 Be sure to check it out and support markets like this to keep them active and growing.

09/14/2025

More free education 🌱

🌿 Pilot Podcast Recording: Spotlights on Native Stewardship 🌿�Small Steps, Big Impact: Native Plants for Missouri
On Sept 24 at 9AM, join us at Greenscape Gardens for a special pilot podcast taping with Chuck Caverly and special guest, Charlie Brennan .
They’ll explore how native plants can help tackle flooding, stormwater, and invasive species—while building healthier landscapes across Missouri.
Discussion Topics Include:
-How your yards can help pollinators & protect clean water.
-Misconceptions about native plants in city landscapes
-Turf grass vs. native root systems and why it matters
-Working with municipalities & MODOT
-Success stories solving flooding, erosion & invasives
-Native stewardship & renewable energy

🎟️ Free, but registration is required (limited seats!)�👉 Sign up here:MONativepodcast.eventbrite.com
Be part of the conversation, connect with community members, and help us shine a spotlight on the power of native stewardship. 💚

09/14/2025

Check out this free learning opportunity right over in Hillsboro 🪏

Join us for our first event in our Field Day and Webinar series starting this fall! These events are a great opportunity for farmers and growers to connect, learn from experts, and see innovative farming practices in action.

Topic: Building Soil with Winter/Summer Cover Crops & Riparian Field Borders
When: Sun, Sep 21 | 1-3pm
Where: Hillsboro, MO
Learn more & Register 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/events/field-day-at-bellews-creek-farm

09/14/2025

It's already that time! Garden Club will meet this week, Thursday 9/18 from 1-3 at The Festus Public Library. Goodness its been a hot and dry few weeks! I'll share some of my favorite flowers and garden veggies that seem to do OK even in the heat of summer.

All levels and types of gardeners are always welcome. Drop in and say hello and get your local gardening questions answered.