AgriLife Extension accepting applications for Master Gardener program
Training for Atascosa, Wilson counties will be Sept. 13-Dec. 6
Writer: Paul Schattenberg, 210-859-5752, paschattenberg@ag.tamu.edu
Contact: Bryan Davis, 830-393-7357, by-davis@tamu.edu
LEMING – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Atascosa and Wilson counties will be holding a Master Gardener Intern Training from Sept. 13 to Dec. 6.
The Master Gardener program is a volunteer horticultural program of AgriLife Extension. Master Gardener interns are required to commit at least 50 hours of community service in support of agency horticultural outreach during their first year.
Master Gardener classes will be conducted from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. each Tuesday, unless otherwise specified.
Classes will be held at the AgriLife Extension office for Atascosa County, 25 E. 5th St. Leming, on Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 11 and Nov. 1. They will be held at the AgriLife Extension office in Wilson County, 1420 3rd St., Suite 300, in Floresville on Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and Oct. 18.
The Oct. 25 class will be held at the AgriLife Extension office in Bexar County, 3355 Cherry Ridge Drive, Suite 208, San Antonio. It will include a tour of the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Classes will be taught by a variety of AgriLife Extension experts. Topics will include plant growth and development, soil sampling, entomology, integrated pest management, plant pathology, plant diseases, soil science, ornamentals, arboriculture, Texas Superstar Plants, the Earth-Kind program, roses, home vegetable gardening, organic gardening, turfgrass, landscape design, fruits and nuts, patio citrus, plant propagation, rainwater harvesting and rain gardens.
Class size is limited to 25 and application submission does not guarantee acceptance.
The registration fee of $160 is payable in full the first day of class. The deadline to apply is Sept. 2.
A background check is required on applicants participating in the Master Gardeners program and will be done on the first day of class.
