From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and outreach in their communities. Take your love of gardening to the next level by joining the Master Gardeners in 2023.
Becoming a Master Gardener can be a perfect fit for someone interested in gardening (flower, vegetable, landscaping, etc.) with a passion for helping the local community. Training provides participants with research-based education that enables them to share their love for gardening with others.
Participants can join the online sessions from home or through a recording. Then trainees come together for hands-on activities and field trips.
Classes begin on February 7 and will continue through April 29. Participants may also opt to take a few individual sessions that are of interest to them, without going through the whole training to become a Master Gardener.
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Date |
Time |
Training Type |
Topics |
Location |
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7-Feb |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Introductions |
Introduction |
Extension Office (Washington County) |
|
9-Feb |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
Introduction- Ice Breaker |
Office (Washington County) |
|
14-Feb |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
Botany |
Zoom/Office (Washington County) |
|
16-Feb |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
Botany activity |
Office (Washington County) |
|
21-Feb |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
Soils |
Zoom/Office (Washington County) |
|
23-Feb |
10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
Soils activity |
Off-site location (TBD) |
|
28-Feb |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
Insects |
Zoom/Office (Washington County) |
|
2-Mar |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
Insects activity |
Office (Washington County) |
|
7-Mar |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
Diseases |
Zoom/Office (Washington County) |
|
9-Mar |
10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
Diseases Activity |
Off-site location (TBD) |
|
14-Mar |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
Annuals & Perennials |
Zoom/Office (Washington County) |
|
16-Mar |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
Annuals & Perennials activity |
Office (Washington County) |
|
21-Mar |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
Lawns |
Zoom/Office (Jefferson County) |
|
23-Mar |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
Lawns Activity |
Office (Jefferson County) |
|
28-Mar |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
Fruits |
Zoom/Office (Jefferson County) |
|
30-Mar |
10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
Fruits Activity |
Off-site location (TBD) |
|
4-Apr |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
Vegetables |
Zoom/Office (Jefferson County) |
|
6-Apr |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
Vegetable Activity |
Office (Marion County) |
|
11-Apr |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
Trees & shrubs |
Zoom/Office (Jefferson County) |
|
13-Apr |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
trees & shrubs activity |
Office (Jefferson County) |
|
18-Apr |
9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Education Content |
IPM - Integrated Pest Management |
Zoom/Office (Jefferson County) |
|
20-Apr |
10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Hands-On Activity |
IPM Activity |
Office (Jefferson County) |
|
29-Apr |
10 a.m. - TBD |
Graduation/ Ed Tours |
Activity |
Off-Site Location/ Educational Tour |
For questions or more information, please contact Chris at 618-548-1446. The cost is $150 for the full training program, this includes the Master Gardener manual. Some fee waivers are available; please contact Chris for details. Registration is required by January 31.