UConn Extension Master Gardener Program Accepting Applications Until Oct. 29

Interested in gardening? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and helping others? If so, now is the time apply to become a UConn Extension Master Gardener. Applications are being accepted for the 2017 program. The program provides horticultural training to individuals who wish to expand their gardening knowledge and are willing to share this expertise with the public through community volunteerism.

The program is broad-based, intensive and consists of 16 class sessions (one full day per week) beginning in early January 2017. There is also a 60-hour volunteer commitment during the year with a minimum of 30 hours working in Extension Centers during business hours, assisting the public with gardening information. Individuals successfully completing the program will receive a University of Connecticut Extension Master Gardener Volunteer certificate. The charge for the program is $425.00, which includes the training manual. Scholarships may be available, based on demonstrated financial need.

As a benefit of becoming a Master Gardener, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of such horticultural topics as best cultural practices for growing flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs, plant diseases, insect pest identification and control and much, much more.

Classes will be held in West Hartford, Brooklyn, Haddam, Bethel and Stamford. For more information or an application, call your local Extension Center at 860-570-9013 or visit the UConn Extension Master Gardener website at http://mastergardener.uconn.ed...

The postmarked deadline for applications is Friday, October 28, 2016.

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