Master Gardener Class presented by Richmond County Extension

Description

Registration open October 1 - November 26, 2024 for the 2025 Master Gardener Class. Open to any adult in Richmond County or surrounding counties with an interest in horticulture and a desire to volunteer in the community. Master Gardener students enter the program with a variety of experience levels and skills. Before being accepted into the program, applicants must complete a background check required of all University of Georgia Extension Volunteers. Classes are taught by University of Georgia faculty and other subject area experts. Class topics include botany, plant physiology, soils, flowering plants, vegetable gardening, fruit gardening, herb gardening, organic gardening, entomology, plant pathology and disease control, landscape design, plant propagation, composting and more. The class will meet at the Augusta-Richmond County Library in downtown Augusta, 5:00pm-7:30pm starting Monday, January 6, 2025 and will meet each Monday and Wednesday until the last session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

For more information, see the event website: Become a Master Gardener

Participation Details

Full payment and completed paperwork must be submitted to Richmond County Extension, 602 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 by November 26, 2024 to be considered for the 2025 Master Gardener Class. All applicants must pass a background screening to be approved to participate in the program.

Cost

225.00

Accessibility and Accommodation

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, reach out using the contact information provided on this page, at least three weeks prior to the program date.