The reported reason for the annual Masters Tour is usually expressed as filling a need for operating expenses for MG projects. But it is more than that. Every new class of budding master gardeners, contains 90% of "would be gardeners". They are called upon to work with the experienced MGs on the "chosen gardens", to put them in shape for public viewing. This experience at the very beginning of their MG life, sometimes while while still in class, is worth every hour spent. Al