I am a Master Gardener in Wake County. Up until now, they had a new class every other year. With a new director in place, and so many interested, they decided to start new classes every year. The new one starts in Sept. '09 but be sure to call now to get your name on the list. (919) 250-1084 The classes fill up fast. Last year they had twice as many applications as spaces. Up until this year, the classes were all taught by one person but with the director's retirment, changes were made and they now use a lot of NC State professors/professionals for the subject they each know best. The class gets the best from the best. There are test each week BUT the test are open book after the lecture each week on that subject, and is to be turned in the following week. Students get together/telephone to compare answers. This is encouraged. ALL the answers are in the chapter being studied. A huge notebook is provided in the begining. You will love the class and will learn so much. Don't worry about your knowledge of gardening. Let me know if I can answer any questions for you.

I just finished my core corse in March, and I am just now starting the internship part and getting in my 50 hours of volunteer time before I become certified in October.I am in Lonsdale.

Hey Peeps! I'm in North Park! I belong to the Southern Bucks Garden Club. We meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Silver Lake Nature Center at 7:00. February's meeting is a demonstration on Winter Sowing. We do a plant swap every year too. Usually it's at our May or June meeting. We also have a garden tour every year this year it is scheduled for June 17th. I need gardens, so if you are interested in being ON the tour let me know. I am the secretary for the club, if you would like to be added to the mailing list email me your address & I'll put you on the list. Ei

Updated training information with class topics and dates: Last Call for 2010 Greene County Master Gardener Classes Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm, beginning January 26, 2010 through March 4, 2010, with 2 snow days. There are currently more people who have expressed interest than there is room for in the class. Therefore, enrollment will be first come first served based on an orientation to be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010 and Wednesday, January 6, 2010. If you've been thinking about getting involved, this is an exciting time - especially with the new 4.3 million dollar botanical center set to open in the fall of 2010. Tuesday, January 26 : Introduction: What is Horticulture; Plant Propagation Patrick Byers: Horticulture Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension Thursday, January 28 : Basic Botany Tim Schnakenberg: Agronomy Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension Tuesday, February 2 : Woody Landscape Plants Jay Chism: Agronomy Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension Thursday, February 4 : Trees in the Landscape Cindy Garner: Urban Forester, Missouri Department of Conservation Francis Main: Resource Forester, Missouri Department of Conservation Tuesday, February 9 : Soils and Nutrition Brie Menjoulet: Agronomy Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension Thursday, February 11 : Fruits Patrick Byers: Horticulture Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension Tuesday, February 16 : Annuals & Perennials Dr. Clydette Alsup: Associate Professor, Agriculture, Missouri State University Thursday, February 18 : Vegetables Jay Chism: Agronomy Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension Tuesday, February 23 : Landscape Design Patrick Byers: Horticulture Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension Thursday, February 25 : Plant Diseases Simeon Wright: Plant Pathologist, University of Missouri Extension Tuesday, March 2 : Insects Anastasia Becker: Integrated Pest Management, Missouri Department of Agriculture Thursday, March 4 : Lawns & Turf Brad Fresenburg: Turfgrass Specialist, University of Missouri Extension TBA Â Tour of Gardens To enroll, call Nancy at the extension office at 417.862. 9284. See brochure here.