Pontotoc County Master Gardeners

09/07/2026

Not all cucumbers are green! There are so many veggie varieties available .... plan to add something new every year to your garden!

09/07/2026

Just a few weeks away!
The Pontotoc County Master Gardeners invite you to learn from one of the leading voices in heirloom seed preservation. Ryan Schumacher of Baker Creek Seeds will be joining us at the Pontotoc Farmers Market on October 3!
SAVE THE DATE!

🌱 We’re excited to welcome Ryan Schumacher from Baker Creek Seeds — one of the nation’s leading voices in heirloom seed preservation — to the Pontotoc Farmers Market on October 3, sponsored by the Pontotoc County Master Gardeners!

🌿 Ryan will share insights on seed saving, heritage varieties, and how everyday gardeners can help protect our agricultural heritage.

❓ What is seed sovereignty?
Seed sovereignty means that growers and communities should maintain full control over their seeds — the ability to select, save, and share them without restriction. It protects genetic diversity, safeguards heirloom varieties, and ensures the foundation of our food system remains in the hands of farmers, gardeners, and local stewards. 🌾

🌻 Join us for an inspiring morning celebrating local growers, resilient food systems, and the power of seeds.
✨ See you October 3!

09/07/2026

Just two days left to register for the fall Master Gardener training!

Not many seats are left for 2026 Mississippi Master Gardener training! The registration period ends on September 9th, but may close early if 225 people sign up before that date. Don't miss your chance for this year's training and to become a member of an organization that makes a difference in communities throughout Mississippi!

Visit https://extension.msstate.edu/community/leadership/master-gardener/register-for-master-gardener-training for more details!

09/03/2026

Less than 60 seats left for the fall online Master Gardener training. Registration closes next Wednesday or once these 60 seats are filled. Don’t wait and miss out. Sign up soon!

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

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! 💚🌱