Master Gardner Program Offers Free Class

The Master Gardener Program will be the topic and focus of a class being offered by the McDonald County Library. Patti Reed, a master gardener, will be the instructor. The Missouri Master Gardener Program promotes and raises public awareness of the University of Missouri Extension as a source of unbiased, research-based gardening information. This program provides in-depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their community learn about gardening and provide environmental education.

This class is limited to adults only. The times and dates are 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, the Main Library in Pineville, and 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at the Southwest City Library. Registration is required. Call 762-7323 or 223-4489 to sign up, or stop by either of the libraries.