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Training for those interested in becoming Master Gardeners is slated to begin Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Classes will meet weekly, each Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., through February 28, at the Grayson County Courthouse, with one exception; on Wednesday, February 7, the meeting will be at Eisenhower Birthplace in Denison, with a hands-on opportunity to learn rose pruning.
Class topics will include basic horticulture, soils, plant diseases and pests, growing information for trees, shrubs grasses, vegetables, fruit and herbs. Each particpant receives a copy of the comprehensive Master Gardener reference notebook. Instructors are horticulture professionals associated with Texas A& M or County Extension programs.
Master Gardeners commit to volunteer service, following training, such as manning phones for garden questions, participating in garden education events, youth gardening programs, plant sales - see photos from plant sales held at Sherman Arts Festival in September), etc. Grayson County Master Gardeners meet monthly, year-round.
For more information about the Master Gardener program or to register for the training, contact the Extension office, 903 813 4206.
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