Don't Delay... Register for the Master Gardener Course today!

Registration for the 2010 Vermont Master Gardener (MG) Course is now underway. This University of Vermont Extension course is only offered once each year.

The MG course covers the fundamentals of plant and soil science and how it applies to home or community gardening. Training focuses on a variety of horticulture topics such as vegetable and flower gardening, botany, sustainable landscape design, soils, plant diseases, entomology, invasive plants and pests, and more! UVM faculty and experts from Vermont’s horticultural agencies teach these classes.

Students who wish to earn “Certified Master Gardener” credentials are required to complete an internship following course completion. Interns put their classroom knowledge to work by participating in established MG projects in their communities. Certified Master Gardeners are then eligible for advanced gardening workshops and tours to stay up-to-date on horticultural research, learn and practice techniques like garden design, and have the opportunity to network with advanced gardeners, UVM faculty, and industry professionals.

The course takes place on Tuesday evenings, February 2 to April 27, at various locations across the state. Course fee: $315 plus $70 for a comprehensive training manual (required) and all class materials. To register or for more information email master.gardener@uvm.edu call 802-656-9562 or visit www.uvm.edu/mastergardener



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