Visiting the following pages will  provide you with valuable gardening information.  There are links to the Oregon State University Extension Service and a number of other interesting sources of gardening information. 
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Master Gardeners 
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What does it take to

Become an OSU Master Gardener?  

Come join us and find out how much you can learn about gardening and the fun you can have doing it. The sign-up date for training closes Jan. 13, 2009. 

To download a class schedule: click here

 

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Learn the latest in gardening and horticultural skills.  Be confident in vegetable gardening, landscape situations and environmentally sound gardening practices.  No previous horticultural skills are required.

 

What:         OSU Master Gardener training is both lecture and hands on training in basic horticulture skills and practices.  The purpose of the training is to equip students in gardening and be able to answer questions from the general public at the OSU Extension office in Josephine County.

 

When:        The training is offered once a year.  Classes are every Thursday starting January 15 thru April 2, 2009.  All classes start at 9:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM.  Bring your lunch.

 

Where:       Classes are held at the OSU Extension Auditorium at 215 Ringuette Street, in Grants Pass.

 

Cost:          The training cost is $ 100.00 which covers the “Sustainable Gardening Handbook” and additional class materials.

 

Requirements:    In exchange for training, participants contribute time as volunteers, working through the OSU Josephine County Extension Service to provide horticulture-related information to their community.  Master Gardeners intern for 70 volunteer hours.

 

Registration:       You can register at the OSU Extension Office on Ringuette St. in Grants Pass.   An application can be downloaded at: 
  click here to get a registration form

 

Questions:          If you have any questions or would like to discuss the program in more detail call 476-6613. or click on

 

          

Next Master Gardener class will be starting January 15, 2009.To join the Master Gardeners, contact Tal Blankenship at   541 476  6613

Lots of great information, check it out  extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/

We hope you enjoy your visit and return again soon.  Of course, your comments are always welcomed.    
                                                                               

The Master Gardeners board meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. 9:30 AM in the OSU Extension Auditorium.  All Master Gardeners are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

This web site was last updated Monday, January 05, 2009

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