ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Master Gardeners Program
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Master Gardener program is an educational initiative offered by the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Cooperative Extension Service to train ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ gardeners in horticulture so they can act as peer educators and share research-based gardening advice with the public through volunteering for local organizations.
Our Purpose:
“To support a network of individuals dedicated to horticulture education, service and lifelong learning. Through university research-based horticulture training, they are equipped to address needs and opportunities in their community and throughout the state.â€
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Master Gardeners are credentialed by the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Cooperative Extension Service and are located in communities throughout the state. The prerequisites for becoming a master gardener include familiarity with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ gardening conditions and a commitment to 40 hours of volunteer time.
The training provides a broad horticultural background and includes the topics of botany, soils, vegetable production using organic and conventional techniques, integrated pest management, greenhouses, lawns, houseplants, trees/shrubs, flowers and invasive plants.
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