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About the UCCE Master Gardener of Orange County Program |
A Letter From John Kabashima |
Thank you for your interest in the Master Gardener program. Due to our rapid growth in recent years, we held no Master Gardener training classes in 2009 and are holding only one class in 2010 which began in January and is full.
If you are interested in attending future Master Gardener training,
please use the link below and add your information to our interest list so that we can contact you when our 2011 classes are scheduled.
At that time our program will be open to new individuals with gardening experience who wish to increase their knowledge and skills. They must also have a desire to serve their community via our volunteer programs. These programs are the cornerstone of the Master Gardener concept and provide an important service to the community. We are very proud of this program and of the many community projects that are made successful through our Master Gardener volunteers.
Each UCCE Master Gardener receives over 50 hours of training from University of California horticulturists and other professionals in the nursery landscape industry. Class topics include botany, soil and water management, entomology, plant pathology, fruit and ornamental tree culture and many other facets of landscape/garden planning and maintenance.
While in training, each student learns about various volunteer activities that our Master Gardeners support. Students work with Master Gardeners who will assist in their education, and help them learn to teach others. After completing their training, each UCCE Master Gardener is required to achieve a total of 50 volunteer hours in the first year and 25 hours each year thereafter. We are seeking people who desire to make a long-term commitment to the program.
Sincerely,
John Kabashima
County Director/Environmental Horticulture Advisor |
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