THE WISCONSIN MASTER

GARDNER PROGRAM LEVEL 1 TRAINING

2017 program schedule

Tuesdays - 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Location: Jackson County

UW-Extension Office http://jackson.uwex.edu/

http://wimastergardener.org/

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Dear Gardener,

Want to become a gardening superstar and contribute to your community? As a Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV), you’ll do this, build social networks, and acquire valuable, real-word skills.

The Master Gardener program is designed to empower you to serve your community.

Master Gardener Volunteers are a tremendous resource to Jackson County. MGVs address local issues by providing valued educational information and organizing projects related to gardening and horticulture.

The Level 1 training introduces a broad range of horticulture topics and familiarizes participants with research-based information related to gardening. You’ll learn how to answer gardening questions and develop skills such as motivating and managing volunteers.

As a Master Gardener Volunteer, you will:

Learn the basics, and improve upon your knowledge

of gardening and horticulture;

Understand foundations of plant and soil science,

use of conventional and organic approved

pesticides, fertilizers, and soil amendments;

Correctly identify and manage problems in fruit,

vegetable and ornamental plants;

Increase your awareness of the value of the interior

and exterior landscape to human health, well-being

and quality of life;

Volunteer activities include:

Responding to horticulture inquiries with non-biased,

research-based information;

Provide information and knowledge to those who

want to grow fresh produce and reduce their food

expenses;

Participate in gardening workshops at Community

Gardens;

Create educational programs for youth -

horticulture, science, responsibility and leadership

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Becoming a Certified MGV…

Anyone 18 years or older can become a Master

Gardener Volunteer, and no previous experience is

required. Being an MGV is a lot about plants. It’s

also about working with people, such as youth, elderly

and differently abled people. To earn your

certification, you will attend the twelve-week classes,

pass the exam, and complete 24 hours of garden

related volunteer service.

The program includes a mix of classroom instruction,

and at-home reading, and hands-on activities.

To participate you must complete a volunteer

agreement and pass a background check. Request and

application from the Jackson County UW-Extension

office.

MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM

Registration Form

Please fill out and return this form to register.

Mail to: Jackson County UW-Extension

227 S 11th St

Black River Falls, WI 54615

Name (s): _______________________________

Address: _______________________________

_______________________________________

Phone: _________________________________

Email: _________________________________

The twelve week program includes:

Master Gardener Program Manual -

Foundations in Horticulture

University of Wisconsin Garden Facts

publication series

Membership to the Wisconsin Master Gardeners Association

Wisconsin Master Gardener Association quarterly newsletter

Scholarships are available for participants in

need. Program fee is $100.00; multiple family

members, sharing publications may participate

for an additional $20 fee.

For more information or to register:

Jackson County UW-Extension

(715) 284-4257

http://jackson.uwex.edu/

Master Gardener Level 1:

GENERAL TRAINING

2017 Wisconsin Master Gardener Program - Level 1

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming,

including Title IX and ADA

How will training be conducted?

The program will be broadcast live from the

UW-Madison campus to the Jackson County UW-

Extension office Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m.

Date: Topic:

September 26 Botany, plant growth & health

October 3 Soils, plant nutrition & soil amendments

October 10 Integrated pest management

October 17 Weeds and wildlife management

October 24 Entomology

October 31 Plant diseases

November 7 General gardening practices

November 14 Herbaceous ornamentals

November 21 Woody ornamentals

November 30 Fruit production

December 5 Vegetables production

December 12 Lawns and landscape design