TRAINING INCLUDES:

 40+ Hours of training

    (1) Training from the top Oklahoma State University Horticulture staff and other horticulture specialists

    (2) Training is offered every other year, beginning in December in odd numbered years.

    (3) Top training in plant science, entomology, plant pathology, organic gardening, vegetable gardening, fruit culture, pecans, annuals,  woody ornamentals, turf management, foliage plants, pest control, basic landscaping, soil fertility, plant identification and usage of common landscape plants.

 Notebooks and best horticulture reference available

     (1) Fact sheets, bulletins and other data

     (2) New information from specialists

     (3) Information for our area and climate

Complete Soil Test

Many of the expenses are tax deductible

Continued updating

One hundred dollar ($100) registration fee. (Covers the cost of literature and reference material the Master Gardener will receive to take home.

After classes are completed, 40 hours of volunteer service is required to obtain Master Gardener Certification.

To maintain Master Gardener certification 40 volunteer hours are required annually.

Class Presentations 2007-2008

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