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Shelby County Master Gardeners Assoc

Dear Master Gardener Enthusiast

It is hard to think about gardening next year. But guess what, registration for the 2006 Master Gardener class has begun! We'll have lots of fun learning about lawns, veggies, pruning, soils and much, much more! Classes will be held on Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m. Classes will begin on January 12th. There are 14 sessions. Classes will end in May.

Cost of the course is $85. In addition, 35 community service hours is required to become a certified Master Gardener. Fees include the Master Gardener manual, name badge (upon graduation), some refreshments and other miscellaneous items. Pre-registration is required and is limited to the first 25 paid participants. Register by contacting the office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are located at 1110 Amos Road, Suite D across from Loper Commons. Classes will be taught at this same location.

Below is a tentative schedule of the course topics and when they will be taught. Because of the number of individuals involved in delivering this wonderful opportunity, the schedule may occasionally change. Participants will be updated on these changes as they occur. Class topics, dates and speakers are as follows:

January
  • 12 - Intro & Processing - Scott Gabbard
  • 12 - Soils & Plant Nutrition - Scott Gabbard
  • 26 - Lawn & Turf - Kimberly
February
  • 2 - Veggies - Scott Gabbard
  • 9 - Plant Science - Bill Rice
  • 23 - Weeds and Pesticides - Chris Parker
March
  • 2 - Pruning and Planting - Jim Barbour
  • 9 - Insects, Insect Pests and Diagnosis - Scott Gabbard
  • 23 - Plant Problem Diagnosis - Doug Akers
  • 30 - Annuals and Perennials - Mary Welch-Keesey
April
  • 6 - Animal damage identification and control - Scott Gabbard
  • 13 - Home Landscape Design - Steve Mayer
  • 27 - Fruit Production - Jim Barbour
May
  • 14,11 &25: Review/Snow Date, Final Exam/Snow Date & Snow Date
Once again, I want to thank you for your interest in the Shelby County Master Gardener Program. I hope that you will take the time to consider joining us in this wonderful educational experience. I look forward to seeing you in class.

 

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