Who Can Apply | Volunteering | What does it cost | How to Enroll How to Become a Master Gardener What is the Master Gardener Program? Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who aid University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and their environment. The class consists of 40 hours of instruction on different areas of horticulture and pest management. The payback of volunteer time is set at 40 hours, which equals the hours of training received. Who can apply? Anyone who: Enjoys any type of gardening Desires to teach others to garden Volunteering? Master Gardeners assist me in reaching Alaskans with gardening information by: Visiting garden sites Working in information booths at community events and malls Maintaining demonstration gardens Teaching horticulture to beginning gardeners Using special talents, such as writing, photography and drawing, to benefit others Exploring environmental options Helping to plant educational gardens [top] How to become a Master Gardener? You become a Master Gardener by attending 40 hours of the Master Gardener classes and then giving back 40 hours of volunteer time. The class schedule can be viewed by clicking here. Topics include: Botany, Entomology, Flower gardening, Fruit and vegetable gardening, Lawn care, Organic gardening, Pesticide use and safety, Plant pathology, Soils and fertilizers, Tree and shrub care, Volunteerism. [top] What does it cost? The cost of training Master Gardeners varies. A fee is charged to cover the cost of the supplies and literature used in training. These materials are the Master Gardener�s to keep. Email me for cost information. [top] How to enroll? To get on the class mailing list send your name and mailing address and phone number to ffmah@uaf.edu [top] University of Alaska Fairbanks, PO Box 756080, Fairbanks, AK 99775 The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. For claims of infringement pursuant to Section 512(c) of the Copyright Act contact the UA Claims Agent. Copyright © 2005 Michele's Garden, all rights reserved. Designed by WebWeavers Technology Group LLC™