Joplin Empire Market is excited to announce that May 4, 2024, will be a MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU special event at the market. The first fifty attendees who come dressed in Star Wars-themed costumes will receive a free pothos plant, grown by the Empire’s own master gardeners (no dark side powers used). Younglings […]
Come help us kick off the growing season and celebrate all things spring! Some highlights: *We will be giving away free native tree & bush seedlings from the Missouri Dept of Conservation, including Redbud, Blackberry, Serviceberry, Persimmon, Aromatic Sumac, and many more. First come, first serve! *There's some buzz that we might beeeee getting some […]
This month, learn all about creating your own Butterfly Garden and other ways to attract pollinators. It's really cool--plant beautiful things AND help our civilization continue to eat. Learn about attracting and sustaining a pollinator-friendly space with food and host plants. It doesn't matter if you are a new or experienced gardener, we would love […]