Light refreshments will be provided at each class.

Due to the limited number of spaces available, not all applications can be approved. Anyone interested in participating is required to attend a selection interview conducted by the Laurel County Extension Agents and current Laurel County Master Gardeners.

At the conclusion of the program, participants will be required to complete volunteer hours on approved Extension projects.

Fall 2016 Master Gardener Classes

Laurel County Master Gardener

Program

Bonnie Sigmon, Horticulture AgentCooperativeExtension ServiceLaurel County200 County Extension RoadLondon, KY 40741-9008

(606) 864-4167Fax: (606) 864-4168

laurel.ca.uky.edu

Date Topic Instructor

Sept 6th, 6:30 pm Extension Overview Bonnie Sigmon

Sept 13th, 6:30 pm Botany Beth Wilson

Sept 20th, 6:30 pm Botany Beth Wilson

Sept 27th, 6:30 pm Soils / Fertility David Westley

Oct 4th, 6:30 pm Entomology Dr. Ric Bessin

Oct 11th, 6:30 pm Pathology Kim Leonberger

Oct 18th, 6:30 pm Plant Propagation Amy Aldenderfer

Oct 25th, 6:30 pm IPM / Pesticides

Dr. Lee Townsend

Nov 1st, 6:30 pm Wood Plants Dr. Bill Fountain

Nov 15th, 6:30 pm Fruit / Organics

Paul Dengel & Dr. Strang

Nov 22nd, 6:30 pm Turf Andy Rideout

Nov 29th, 6:30 pm Flowers Kristen Hildebrand

Dec 6th, 6:30 pm Vegetables Bonnie Sigmon

Dec 13th, 6:30 pm Test

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How are Master Gardeners Trained?

Master Gardener training classes are conducted through County Extension Offices by Cooperative Extension Service specialists, agents and other horticulture professionals. Participants are taught many different horticulture subjects by experts in the field.

What is aMaster Gardener?

A Master Gardener Volunteer:

• has an interest in any type of gardening• wants to teach others to garden• has an interest to volunteer in their community• is trained by Cooperative Extension Service

personnel

Master Gardeners help Extension County Agents reach more residents with gardening programs by:

• visiting garden sites• working information booths at community events• maintaining demonstration gardens• teaching horticulture to beginning

gardeners• using special talents, such as writing, photography

and drawing, to benefit others• exploring environmental options

How Do I Become aMaster Gardener?

You can become a Master Gardener by submitting an application, being accepted into the Master Gardener training program and then volunteering your time.

☐ Yes! I want to become a Master Gardener.

Please complete this form and return it to the Laurel County Extension Office.

Name

Address

City

State Zip

Phone (day)

(evening)

I have been gardening for years.

My main gardening interest is:

☐ Vegetables

☐ Flowers

☐ Fruits

☐ Landscapes

☐ Other (please specify)

Return completed form to:

Laurel County Extension Service200 County Extension RdLondon, KY 40741(606) 864-4167

• botany• entomology• plant pathology• soils and fertilizers• pesticide use and

safety• lawn care

• fruit and vegetable gardening

• tree and shrub care• volunteerism• flower gardening• organic gardening

What Does the Training Cost?

A fee of $75.00 is charged to cover the cost of the supplies and literature used in training. These materials are the Master Gardener’s to keep once the training is complete. Partial scholarships are available.