After discussion with a few of our members I am going to cancel our January monthly meeting due to the weather and the road and parking conditions in and around the library. Parking and the sidewalks would be a problem for our members to get in and out of the library along with the single digit temperatures that they are calling for that night. I would not put any master gardener in harms way and I would not make this decision without speaking to some of our members as I previously mentioned.

Stay safe and warm during this cold spell and I look forward to seeing everyone at the greenhouse planting or making baskets.Thank you for your time.

Ed Vitela – Chairman 2024-2026

Tuesday, Nov, 18, 2025; 6:00 pm at the MU Extension Office at 2436 Tanner Bridge Rd, Jefferson City, MO. 

Guest speaker will be Shirley Gassen from the Bittersweet Garden Club to provide a presentation about Winter Sowing. 

What is Winter Sowing?

Winter sowing is the process of sowing seeds in a container during the winter and allowing them to germinate at the time Nature deems appropriate. The winter sowing process involves planting the seeds into a container that permits light to enter, provides some protection from the elements, and then placing the container outside into the cold winter environment.

To be discussed: benefits, best seed types, when to start, sowing containers, supplies needed, potting soil, step by step process, and Facebook resources.