Phelps County
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Missouri Master Gardeners
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Who are Master Gardeners?
Master Gardeners are adults of all ages who love gardening and who have
previous gardening experience. They are members of the local community who are
interested in lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, gardens, and the environment.
Who can be a Master Gardener?
You can become a Master Gardener if you:
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Are willing to learn and provide research-based horticultural information to the
public.
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Can attend all training sessions.
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Can volunteer at least 30 hours to educational horticulture programs through
your local University of Missouri Extension Center.
What
kind of training do Master Gardeners receive?
If you are selected for the Master Gardener program,
you will take 30 hours of classroom horticultural training. Classes are
taught by state and regional University of Missouri Extension specialists,
Advanced Master Gardeners, and other horticultural experts. You will learn about
plant growth, insect and disease control, vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees,
shrubs, soils, and environmental issues. The learning continues during a
volunteer internship approximately equal in time to the hours of classroom
instruction received. Upon completion of the internship you will be a certified
University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener.
If you wish to continue as an active Master Gardener,
you can do so by taking additional classes and volunteering at least 20
additional hours of
horticultural educational service annually through your local University of Missouri Extension Center.
How
much does the training cost?
A minimal course materials fee is charged for
participation. The total fee may vary from site to site, but the base fee is
currently $150 in Phelps County. Your volunteer time as an intern is considered partial payment
for the training received.
What
do Master Gardeners do?
The primary responsibility of Master Gardener
trainees is to answer questions from area residents about home horticulture, and
to help them find environmentally sound solutions to gardening and landscape
problems. University of Missouri Extension specialists and Advanced Master
Gardeners are available to help and advise as needed.
Other
opportunities include:
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Work in clinics in the community, helping local residents diagnose plant and
insect problems.
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Write articles for newsletters, newspapers and other publications.
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Staff exhibits a home and garden shows and fairs.
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Organize community gardening projects.
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Develop youth gardening programs.
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Teach gardening classes.
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Conduct home horticulture research.
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Assist in senior gardening programs.
There are numerous other activities in which to participate, and volunteers may
initiate their own projects.
Statewide University of Missouri Master Gardener Home Page
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University of Missouri Extension Phelps County phelpsco@missouri.edu Site maintained by Laura Faherty fahertyl@missouri.edu Updated 05/29/08 |
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