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Master Gardeners Program

17 years ago

I am interested in participating in a Master Gardens Volunteer Cooperative Extension program. Unfortunately, Washington, DC, where I live, does not have one. Can anyone provide more information or first hand experience on these programs? I would be willing to move someplace else to participate.

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
17 years ago
You'd MOVE to attend a MG program?
ejlieb
Original Author
17 years ago
I would but maybe I don't understand the scope. If its a couple years of schooling and volunteering then its seems like a good opportunity to move someplace new that I am interested in seeing. Or is it something where you have a full-time job and classes are when you can fit them in?
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
17 years ago
Most MG programs are a few weeks of classes, maybe 80 hours total, if that. And a committment to volunteer a set amount of hours. It is not a program that is intended for anyone professionally involved in the industry but rather for hobby gardeners to help educate other hobby gardeners.

I've attached a link that presents an overview of the history and intended purpose of the program for your review. And if you are still interested in participating, there IS a program operating in DC:
http://www.gardenrant.com/dc_urban_gardeners/2008/04/approved-dc-mas.html

Here is a link that might be useful: Overview of the MG program

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