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Posted by Phillip Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2007-12-12, 00:34:20

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This year, I got lucky. Helped by the fact that the day I heard about the Albemarle County Master Gardener Seminar, I sent in my check. It's an amazing deal for $20. Five lectures plus lunch, hard to beat! . . .

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What a busy couple of weeks! Anyone who thinks the Cornell Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener Program is fluff, where one learns about pretty flowers, is insane. This course is a lot of work.

I don't recall ever having to apply myself so much in all my years of school. Maybe it's because I'm more creatively inclined, and this stuff is pure science. Or maybe I'm just getting old. No matter, I'm averaging a high B, but I'm working my tail off. . .

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Posted by Jessica Damiano Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2007-10-19, 06:16:49

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The class took its final field trips last Thursday, visiting Hofstra University in Hempstead in the morning and Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson in the afternoon. Our guides at each location were their respective big Kahunas.

At Hofstra, Fred Soviero, the director of grounds and landscaping there, led us through much of the 240-acre campus, about half of which is maintained with donated funds. Many of the gardens and individual trees in the arboretum have been planted in memoriam or dedicated to past administrators, alumni and students who have passed away. As such, once installed, their upkeep is guaranteed in perpetuity. . . .

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Posted by Jessica Damiano Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2007-10-10, 06:33:12

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Before I tell you about my field trip to the gardens at SUNY Farmingdale, I want to tell you a bit about the guest lecturer and tour guide the class had at its disposal for six wonderful hours yesterday.

Richard Iversen, Ph.D. is a celebrated professor of ornamental horticulture at SUNY Farmingdale. He was awarded the Excellence in Teaching award at the college in 2006, and spent many years in Barbados, lecturing at the University of the West Indies and serving as director of Andromeda Botanic Gardens there. When he returned to the states, he brought with him unparalleled expertise in tropical horticulture. . . .

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Posted by Jessica Damiano Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2007-09-23, 07:02:53

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There are more than few master gardeners in the world. I am one of them.

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It's been many years since I've been enrolled in school, but I'm back in the classroom again -- as a Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County master gardener in training. . ..

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Posted by Jessica Damiano Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2007-09-08, 06:35:48

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The Master Gardener program's roots date back to the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, who signed the Morrill Land-Grant College Act, which essentially was a farm-grant program since the country was mostly agricultural in those days. . . .

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Posted by Jessica Damiano Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2007-09-08, 06:35:27

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I got this today from the University of New Hampshire Extension Service. It's the little "advertisement" for the Master Gardener Program. If you live in NH and have always wanted to be a Master Gardener, here is your opportunity. . .

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Posted by North Country Maturing Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2007-06-13, 18:07:13

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Here's the skinny from UC Cooperative Extension, Sacramento County.

Applications are currently being accepted for UC Master Gardener Volunteers.

The UC Master Gardener Volunteer Program is seeking applicants for the 2007 training program. Do you want to learn more about gardening? Do you have time to share your knowledge with the community? Are you a resident of Sacramenot County? If yes, the Master Gardener training program could be for you. . .

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Posted by Angela Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2007-01-05, 16:53:59

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The Master Gardener, that is! Hehheh...not trying to get all imperial on y'all. But I am now officially a Master Gardener for Collin County. And it feels great. Graduation last night was wonderful. We were treated to a great meal, an interesting speaker and several nice freebies. The best part was seeing my fellow classmates again, beaming from ear to ear, knowing that a year of hard work had

Congratulations! -OR

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Posted by Tamara Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-12-09, 00:22:13

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Amazing things happen when can-do people with a passion for gardening get together.  And somewhere in Washington, D.C., six of them have been getting together every Monday at 10.  The meeting place is a big, cozy kitchen in a big, ramshackle house in the big city.  Refreshments are fresh-baked scones and plenty of good coffee.

Since August these D.C. Master Gardeners have been brainstorming about creating some cool projects - DOING something with all their energy and their love of gardening.  . . .

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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-12-06, 16:29:43

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Photo: Texas A&M

I went to school today. At least, that’s what it felt like – a classroom of 20, each of us with bulging binders, a bottle of water, and expectations. Some of us had calculators. We even reverted back to our seventh grade roles. There was the mean girl, who shot a quick squint of appraisal at everyone who entered the room. There was the class clown, who sprinkled jokes (some funny) through the afternoon. And even the blabbermouth—the girl in the back with the crackling voice, edgy with disbelief, that seemed to echo every third assertion the instructor made. Me? I was the overscheduled one in the corner, discreetly (I hope) slipping out to take the odd call on my cell. . . .

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Posted by Kathryn Brown Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-09-16, 00:03:15

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I must say the people in Tennessee have all been great. Ben, Brad, and Amanda are down stairs setting up our vendor booth right now, so I need to go help them with the project. The speech went great and we can't wait to visit with Tennessee Master Gardeners more in the future!

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Posted by Chris Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-06-11, 16:06:37

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Look out, Washington, D.C.  The Master Gardeners are getting organized and are coming soon to a plot of ground near you.  We've already invaded cyberspace - as of 2 days ago - and there's no stopping us now.

That crisp new site is the result of my being hired by the University of D.C. to write and do "outreach" for D.C.'s Master Gardener Program, so how else are people reached nowadays than on line?  And what better site to have than one built on a blog program like Typepad?  It offers everything a boring-old static site offers but with the dynamic, fun features of comments, cumulative content, and - well, I don't have to convince you guys.  You're the blogging choir.  . . . .

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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-06-04, 11:59:35

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What a wonderful idea! Susan Harris, a master gardener, is offering (for a reasonable fee) to consult with those of us who have numerous questions about our gardens. She's calling it garden coaching, and her new site, The Gardening Coach is where you can get all the details of her services. I only wish she lived in Rhode Island instead of D.C. Why don't more master gardeners offer this service?

I would love to have someone come in to teach me how to garden. It's all the little things that you need answers for; such as, pruning, bed preparation, plant placement, weed identification, etc. I think this is a marvelous idea and I hope that she has great success with her coaching!

You can call your local extension office to get in touch with the Master Gardeners in your area. -OR

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Posted by ElizabethGardens... Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-05-04, 22:56:49

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For the past 9 weeks I've spent Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Master Gardener School at the University of D.C., with this wonderful bunch.  Even more fun were the tree-planting day and our field trip to Hillwood Gardens.  Now classes are over and while I'll be doing 32 more hours of community service before I'm official, I just realized I may never see these people again. . . .

Posted by astilbe20912 Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-04-05, 10:23:06

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Well, the most amazing gardening shows are running all week on WETA, the local PBS affiliate - Jerry Baker's how-to videos.  He not only calls himself "America's Master Gardener," he's actually trademarked the term.  Takes cajones, don't ya think?  Well, that's just for starters (though I can't help wondering if "Maryland's Master Gardener" is still available.  Hmm.). . .

This guy sounds pretty scary!

Posted by astilbe20912 Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-03-18, 16:50:26

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It's Friday and that means it's Master Gardener class this morning for me. I won't be updating until later today. In the meantime, see what's blooming in my garden.

Posted by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-03-03, 05:06:57

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I just got my new Master Gardener badge and discovered that I am now an Advanced Master Gardener.

I'm still a Master Gardener wannabe. My final exam is in April!

Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-02-21, 17:22:54

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Garden Voices got off to a great start its first week. I've gotten lots of positive feedback from gardeners and bloggers alike. And I've enjoyed the thoughtful comments that readers have left on various posts. Updates to the page will be late today. I will be at my Master Gardener class this morning. You can check out my blog where I post from time to time about what we are doing in class. You can also follow along with Takoma Gardener, another blogger who has started Master Gardener classes in Washington, DC. It will be fun for me to see the similarities and differences compared to my classes here in New Jersey.

If you are not familiar with the Master Gardener program, New Jersey defines it as:"New Jersey Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who assist Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension in its mission to deliver horticulture programs and information to the general public. Anyone with an interest in gardening and a commitment to volunteer service can become a Master Gardener. No previous education or training in horticulture is required." The training Master Gardeners receive consists of classroom and practical experience in greenhouses and actual gardens.

There are Master Gardener programs in every state. There is even a Master Gardener Forum here on GardenWeb if you would like to learn more about it.

So please drop by again this afternoon for new articles and blog posts. And keep those cards and letters coming!

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Washington's Master Gardener Program is the best thing in the world and my teacher is a genius - gorgeous, too.  And the fact that I've discovered she reads this blog will have no influence on my report. 

I'm enjoying my Master Gardener classes (in NJ) too!

Posted by astilbe20912 Reblogged by Old Roses to Master_Gardener on 2006-02-09, 10:01:56

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In March last year I wrote about attending the Alabama Master Gardener conference, where Lee May was the keynote speaker. (Don't ever pass up the chance to hear him speak - he's wonderful!)

See pictures of his garden

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