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Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments Cooperating. The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran, and is an equal opportunity employer.

The Oklahoma County Master Gardener Program



Call 713-1125
for Information & Application for 2008

Class size is limited. Sign up now

 

You will receive training in:

  • Composting

  • Flower Bed Care

  • Gardening

  • Insect and Disease Diagnostics/Control

  • Landscaping

  • Lawn Care

  • Pruning

  • Soil Improvement

  • Fruit Production

  • Tree Planting and Care

  • Other Horticulture Areas

 

Objective:

To utilize the present skills and knowledge of experienced hobby horticulturists and to train such individuals further in sharing their expertise and knowledge with others in horticulture.  This expertise will be used in assisting the horticulture program at the Oklahoma county OSU Extension Center.  

Program Designed for:

  1. Anyone with a high school degree or equivalent with a genuine interest in horticulture who would enjoy sharing their research-based information with others.

  2. Those interested in learning the latest OSU horticulture research results, techniques, and practices.

  3. Anyone who enjoys fellowship with other gardeners and horticulturists and has an interest in community service.

You Will Receive:

  • Approximately 60 hours of classroom training from OSU State and County Horticulture Specialists in: gardening, lawn care, fruit production, landscaping, tree planting and care, pruning, insect and disease control, pecan production, flower bed care, soil imporvement and other horticulture areas.

  • A complete resource book of OSU Horticulture fact sheets and USDA publications will be provided.

  • Numerous other educational publications and books.

  • May attend all subsequent horticulture short courses at no charge as long as you remain a certified Master Gardener.

  • Skills in teaching others

  • Certificate of graduation.

Following Training You Will"

Have 60 hours of internship at the Oklahoma County OSU Extension Horticulture Program answering home horticulture related questions by phone or office visits.

COST:

Registration fee is $80, non-refundable, to cover material costs. This fee is not due until after interviews and acceptance into the course. Master Gardeners who have repaid their hours may re-take the course without charge.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 12:-noon + 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for 13 weeks beginning in September, 2008

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