OSKALOOSA — Herbs are powerful flavor enhancers and an item you can grow to use in your own kitchen.  A presentation from Mahaska County Master Gardeners Ann Evans, Veronica Grim, and Lois Harris on Monday March 11 at 10:00 am will help you learn more.  The presentation will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street Oskaloosa.

The event is free and open to the public.  Registration is not required to attend but appreciated.  Inclement weather will postpone the event.  If in doubt, please call 641-673-5841, check local media, our website, and the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Mahaska County or Mahaska County Master Gardener Facebook pages.

Mahaska County Master Gardeners are celebrating their twenty-first year.  The local program organized after the county held their first training.  The educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, provides current, research based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through programs and projects.  Master Gardeners receive horticulture training, and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service.  The program is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community.

More information about this and other horticulture events can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; email striegel@iastate.edu and www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yardgarden.htm.