Pontotoc County Master Gardeners

08/24/2026

There’s a lot of interest for our upcoming Mushroom Walk! 🍄
Space is limited, so we are opening registration early. It’s free to join, but please take a moment to register here: https://forms.gle/LGTuz1pfGKELKgCj9

A fantastic opportunity to learn first‑hand from expert guide Andrew Ballard of Camp Creek Natives in New Albany. Don’t miss it!

08/21/2026

🌱 Join Us for a Special Gardening Event! 🌱
We are thrilled to welcome Ryan Schumacher from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company to the Pontotoc Farmers Market on October 3, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM!

Discover insights on:
🌾 Seed Sovereignty
🌾 Regenerative Agriculture
🌾 Mineral-Based Water and Soil Restoration

This free event is open to all — come early, bring a friend, and let’s grow together! 🌿

📍 Pontotoc Farmers Market
🕙 October 3 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Hosted by Pontotoc County Master Gardeners

08/12/2026

It may be toasty outside, but we can daydream of cool, woodsy trails, looking at mushrooms. Join us this October for Mushroom Walk led by Andrew Ballard of Camp Creek Natives!
Stay tuned for other autumn events with the Pontotoc County Master Gardeners!

07/21/2026

Want to know more about Master Gardeners? Interest meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday from 1-2P at the Pontotoc County Extension Office conference room.
Light refreshments from Honey Pies will be served!
402 Sallie Harden Dr, Pontotoc MS

06/25/2026

Today's final post about awards presented at the 2026 Mississippi Master Gardener State Conference is for the Publication Award for groups of 20 or fewer members. (If you're counting, we are now up to 6 of the 19 posts to celebrate this year's award winners.)

Congratulations to the Pontotoc County Master Gardeners for being recognized for their Ask the Master Gardener article!

06/25/2026

Our next post today is to recognize the Outstanding Organization of the Year for groups with 20 or fewer members. Traits of an outstanding organization include membership, types of projects, member involvement, and publicity of the MG program.

Congratulations to the Pontotoc County Master Gardeners!

06/16/2026

Today's third post is about the Graphic Award for groups of 20 or fewer members. Master Gardener groups often use graphics to promote projects, fundraisers, or other MG activities.

Congratulations to the Pontotoc County Master Gardeners for their Plant Reference Guide!

06/15/2026

Congratulations Kerry Koehler for being selected as the Mississippi Master Gardener of the Year!

The Member of the Year award recognizes a Master Gardener who exhibits positive attributes, possesses teaching skills, and contributes in a way that benefits and strengthens the MG program. There were eight entries in this category this year, and they all deserve great recognition for what they do locally and for the MG program as a whole. We thankfully acknowledge the work, attitude, and volunteer spirit exhibited by all the nominees. Congratulations to Kerry Koehler of the Pontotoc County Master Gardeners for being selected as the Member of the Year!

06/15/2026

This will be the first of 19 posts to celebrate winners of various awards presented at the 2026 Mississippi Master Gardener State Conference. Yes! That's 19 reasons to celebrate YOU - the Master Gardeners of Mississippi!

We're so grateful for the work done by Master Gardeners in Mississippi! You amaze us with your creativity and dedication! Thank you for all that you do to promote the Master Gardener program and to serve your community!

First up are the three Master Gardeners that contributed the most service hours during 2025. These were the top producers in the state during 2025 and were recognized by Dr. Jeff Wilson during the awards ceremony on Tuesday evening.

05/18/2026

🌟 We Saved the Best for Last! 🌟

The Pontotoc County Master Gardeners are incredibly proud to announce that Kerry Koehler has been named the 2025 Mississippi Master Gardener Association Statewide Master Gardener of the Year! 🎉🌿

Yep, the Master Gardener of the Year lives right here in Pontotoc! Our local celebrity!

Kerry embodies everything the Master Gardener program stands for—leadership, service, education, and an unwavering commitment to community. In just a few short years, she has transformed projects, strengthened partnerships, elevated our plant sale to new heights, expanded educational outreach, and played a key role in establishing and optimizing the Community Garden high tunnel—now an impactful teaching and growing space dedicated to providing produce to those in need.

Her dependability, creativity, and passion for helping others learn have made her a cornerstone of our organization and a shining example across the state.

Please join us in celebrating Kerry for this well‑deserved honor! 💚🌱