Piercing-sucking pests such as aphids, scales and mites are commonly found on home garden and landscape plants. Learn how to identify and control them in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Help the pollinators and harvest your own honey: Become a beekeeper! Learn the basics, from where to locate your aviary to how to keep your bees healthy, in this beginning beekeeping guide from University of Missouri Extension.

David H. TrinkleinHorticulture State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences

Revised by David H. Trinklein Division of Plant Sciences To many people, a home is not complete without attractive potted plants. Proper care of houseplants helps increase satisfaction and enjoyment from them and extends the blooming period of many flowering plants.

Learn how to make a butterfly garden, get some fun facts and tips about butterflies, and see two example butterfly gardens in this colorful two-page guide.

Create distinctive indoor decorations by drying flowers and foliage. Air-drying, pressing, using dessicants, microwave oven-drying and freeze-drying methods plus preserving foliage with glycerin are covered in this illustrated MU Extension guide.

David TrinkleinHorticulture Extension State SpecialistDepartment of Plant Science & Technology

Revised by David TrinkleinHorticulture Extension State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences & Technology

Our Missouri garden journal is also a how-to guide and information resource. It provides a place to organize gardening info, plans and notes. Gift it to the gardeners in your life! If you are a Master Gardener, treat yourself!

Reviewed by David TrinkleinHorticulture Extension State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences & Technology

Sunflowers are an easy, fast growing flower that can add much fun to the garden. Learn about common varieties and how to grow them in this one-page guide.

Chapter 9 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual Mary Kroening Division of Plant Sciences

Reviewed by Dave TrinkleinHorticulture State Extension SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences & TechnologyPlant pieces cut from a parent plant and rooted to form new plants are called “cuttings.” Use of cuttings is a simple, inexpensive way to multiply houseplants and garden plants.

Chris Starbuck and Michele WarmundDivision of Plant Sciences

Bruce A. BarrettDepartment of Entomology

Lack of adequate light can harm your plants. Visit our website today to learn best practices for lighting indoor houseplants.

Making seed tapes is a great winter activity that makes for quick planting during gardening season. Learn how in this one-page guide.

Bruce A. BarrettDivision of Plant Sciences

Editor’s note

Chapter 1 of the Missouri Master Gardener Core ManualWelcome

Plant propagation is the process of increasing the number of plants of a particular species. Visit our site to learn more about Plant Propagation.

To understand why plants respond as they do to natural influences, gardeners must understand their structure and how they grow. Visit our site to learn more.

Raised-bed gardens have several advantages, including higher yields and a longer growing season. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees and shrubs can all be grown in raised beds. Learn about types of raised beds and how to build and maintain them in this gui

Planting roses? Learn how to mulch, water, prune, and care for your roses. Includes a pest guide.

Revised by Dave Trinklein Extension State Specialist, Division of Plant Sciences