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Pomeroy, OH 45769
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MASTER GARDENERS PROGRAM

Last modified 2009-02-18 14:14

Information about the Master Gardener Program All about Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Program

  • OUR MISSION:  The Master Gardener Program provides knowledge to and develops the leadership abilities of volunteers who enable others to improve the quality of their lives by enhancing their home and community environments through horticulture education and activities.
  • OUR VISION: The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Program is a premier statewide network of volunteer education and leadership development; as well as a consumer horticulture education delivery system that maximizes human, material, and natural resources, and values teamwork and excellence in educational programming.
  • THE VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: The Master Gardener training course requires a minimum 50 hours in instruction in plant science and 50 hours of volunteer experiences.

Ohio State University Extension Master Gardeners

What is the Master Gardener Program?

The Master Gardener Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested gardeners who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local Ohio State University Extension county office.

Working with county Extension personnel, Master Gardeners provide such educational services to their communities as: answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities.

How do I know if I would make a good Master Gardener?

You could be a Master Gardener if:

    • You want to learn more about plants and gardening.
    • You are eager to participate in a practical and intensive training program.
    • You enjoy sharing your knowledge with others.
    • You have the time to attend training and serve your community as a volunteer educator.

  

HOW TO BECOME A MASTER GARDENER

 

Do you have:

            1).        A strong interest in gardening,

            2).        A desire to sharpen your gardening skills,

            3).        The time to take classes

            4).        And a willingness to share your knowledge with others?

If so, consider becoming an Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener.

 

Beginning January 26, 2009, Master Gardener Training will be offered for residents of Meigs and Gallia Counties.  The Master Gardener Program is a volunteer program which provides an extensive course in horticulture in exchange for a donation of volunteer hours to share your gardening knowledge with others through OSU Extension-sponsored activities.

 

Training will be held on 11 consecutive Mondays (January 26 – April 6th) from 6 pm to 9 pm. And on two Saturdays, March 21 and 28, 2009 from 9 am. – 3:30 pm. at the Meigs County Extension office.  Class topics include botany, soils, wildlife control, herbs, annuals, perennials, plant diseases and insect pests, as well as the culture of landscape, fruits and vegetable crops.  There is an enrollment fee of $60 to cover the cost of training materials, speakers and facilities.  Plus you need to get a Bureau of Criminal Investigation finger prints done (approximate cost $25.00).

 

To become a certified Master Gardener, you must attend all the training sessions, pass open book examinations and volunteer 50 hours to such projects as answering requests for gardening information at the Extension office and local festivals, demonstration garden, Master Gardener Speakers’ Bureau, perennial plant exchanges, classes for the public and helping 4-H club/scout members with gardening projects.  There are many other volunteer opportunities as well.

 

If you would like to know more about our league of volunteers, you are invited to attend an Open House being held January 18, 2009 at 1:00 pm. at the Extension office.  The program will be explained in more detail, and current Master Gardeners will be there to answer any questions you may have at that time.

 

Master Gardener Applications may be acquire by contacting a Master Gardener or directly calling the Extension office at 992-6696 and ask for Harold “Hal” Kneen, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator or email kneen.1@osu.edu or check out website www.meigs.osu.edu.