Enrollment is underway for the next Master Training Course conducted by Ohio State University Extension. Master Gardeners must attend 50 hours of training and provide 50 hours of volunteer service to the community as volunteer educators. Master Gardener training will begin on September 20, 2010. Training will be held each Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through November 17, 2010. The classes will be held at the Microtel Inn & Suites in Delphos, Ohio.
Classes will cover topics such as: Basic Botany, Soil Science, Fruits and Vegetables, Diagnostics, Herbs, Annuals and Perennials, Trees and Shrubs, Entomology, Houseplants, Landscape Maintenance, Plant Pathology, and Pesticide Safety and Use.
Master Gardeners are gardening enthusiasts who work together with The Ohio State University Extension to provide such services to their communities as answering gardening questions, beautifying the community, developing community or demonstration gardens, and other horticultural activities. No prior knowledge of gardening or horticulture is required to enroll in the Master Gardener training course.
In order to enroll in the Master Gardener training course, participants need to fill out the form at kleinschmidt.5 or 419-203-5967.
