What is the TN Extension Master Gardener Program?
The Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program provides volunteer services for University of Tennessee Extension. Certified Extension Master Gardeners are trained by Tennessee Extension professionals to provide sound, practical, research-based information to the public in the area of residential and consumer horticulture.
Interested in the TN Extension Master Gardener Program in Lauderdale County?
The Tennessee Extension Master Gardeners program in Lauderdale County is offering a unique opportunity for gardeners young and old, new or experienced - to engage in both classroom and practical learning of a wide variety of gardening and home horticulture topics. The Lauderdale County Extension office is now accepting applications (Tennessee Master Gardener Application.pdf) for the Winter Master Gardener course. All classes will be held at the Curve Community Center, 125 Curve Nankipoo Road, Ripley Tennessee on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. beginning January 5, 2017 and ending February 28th. The Master Gardener program is a volunteer service program for the University of Tennessee Extension. Extension professionals train local members of the community as volunteers to help provide sound practical researched based information to educate the public about home horticulture. You will be required to complete 40 hours of volunteer service within the first year after the class sessions to receive your official Master Gardener certification. The volunteer hours and responsibilities will be reviewed on orientation night to clarify any questions. Topics covered in the course include: botany, soils, water, vegetables, fruits, turf grass, safe use of pesticides, insect and disease control, composting, herbs, equipment, trees, woody ornamentals and landscaping.
How Do I Become a Master Gardener?
SP636 How do I become a Master Gardener.pdf
Master Gardener Volunteer Project Request Form
- A project should benefit a city, county state or nonprofit organization.
- Submitted on a Volunteer Project Request form.
- It is recommended that each new proposal be made available for committee reviews at least one month prior to starting date.
- Evaluations must be completed and turned in to the county Extension office.
Master Gardener Project Request Form.pdf