Becoming a Master Gardener
Last modified
2006-09-27 14:19
Would you like to become
a Master Gardener?
Do you....
Enjoy grading?
Want to learn more about plants & their culture?
Enjoy sharing your knowledge with others?
What you will receive....
- A comprehensive technical manual covering a wide range of horticulture topic
- Intensive and practical training by Extension faculty and staff
- Latest research publications from the Ohio State University Extension
- Skills in teaching others what you know
- Advanced training opportunities
- The comradery of fellow Master Gardeners
- Certificate of Graduation
What it takes.....
Availability on Wednesdays February through Mid May for training classes
Course registration fee of $185.00 to cover the cost of the materials
- 50 hours of volunteer time during you first year by:
- Answering the horticultural "Hot Line" and walk - in questions on horticulture topics
- Giving talks to garden clubs, and other organizations
- Judging garden contests
- Assisting at garden fairs, plant sales & the Portage County Randolph Fair
If you would like to request an application please call The Ohio State University Extension Office at (330) 296-6432, the "Hot Line" at (330) 296-7275 or e-mail Lynn Vogel at lvogel@osu.edu. Also you can find the application online: MG Application


