Students at the Rutland site, 2002
| The Master Gardener Course 2010 |
*Exception: Feb. 2 class begins @5:30 for student orientation
“On a scale of 1-5, I’d rate this group of experts a 10! What an impressive amount of experience & expertise. Please thank them for sharing their knowledge—it is a great gift to us and, for me, has opened up a whole new world. This course went far, far above my expectations. Thank you!” ~2008 |
“I thought a lot was review for me( been in the green industry for 20 yrs.), but as I helped clients with their gardens, information gained at MG classes became evident & clear as I put it into practice. Definitely a plus to my gardening knowledge!” ~2008 |
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Curriculum
This course covers the basics of home horticulture and what it means to be a Master Gardener (MG). The instructors are comprised of UVM faculty and VT horticulture professionals. Course topics include: Botany, Turf and Weeds, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Vegetables, Soil Science, Perennials and Annuals, Sustainable Landscaping Intro, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Plant Control, and UVM Extension Volunteering. All course requirements must be completed by May 31, 2010. Click here for a sample syllabus
Volunteer Internship & Certification
Remember, to receive your certificate as a Vermont Master Gardener, you must complete a volunteer internship of 40 hours in addition to the Course. Graduates (MG Interns) will partner with Certified Master Gardeners on local projects. The 40 Hour Internship must be completed by December, 2011.
Locations Around the State
This course will be offered statewide via Vermont Interactive Television. Click here for a link to VIT. Please note that their site locations are not entirely current with our course sites.
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Special Accommodations
If you require an accommodation to participate in this program, please notify our office at (802) 656-9562 four weeks in advance of the event starting date of February 2, 2010.
Admission to the Course
Admission is on a first-served basis and historically this course has filled very early. If you are interested in the course, we urge you to sign up NOW to avoid disappointment. The course fee is $315. The "Vermont Master Gardener Sustainable Gardening Manual", other course materials, and shipping is an additional $70. MasterCard, Visa and American Express are accepted, call 656-9562 for details.
Enrollment Deadline & Late Fees
The deadline for the 2010 class is January 21st. Thereafter, a late fee of $40 is required. After class begins on February 2, late enrollees must also purchase a DVD of missed classes at $17 per DVD.
Missed Classes
This course runs 13 consecutive weeks. Students are expected to purchase a DVD of any missed class and submit a written summary. The DVD price is $17 each. A maximum of 3 absences is allowed.
Refund Policy
The full amount, less a $50.00 processing fee, may be refunded until December 18th. Cancellations that are postmarked December 19 through January 1 will only receive a refund of $100. After January 1, 2010, we cannot offer a refund.
Enrollment Confirmation via Email
Print and retain this email for your records. Registration is confirmed via email within 1-2 weeks of your full payment. This email provides your class location, directions, and the date the course materials will be shipped to you.
Still have questions?
Phone: (802) 656-9562
Email master.gardener@uvm.edu.
Scholarship Information
Some chapters do offer partial scholarships. For more info, call (802) 656-9562. VSAC offers Non-Degree Grants, based on financial status. Contact: www.vsac.org, or 1-800-642-3177 for an application or questions.
Students at the Rutland site, 2002
Contact Vermont Master Gardener at master.gardener@uvm.edu.
Contact webmaster sarah.kingsley@uvm.edu with questions or comments about this web site.
Vermont Master Gardener is an integral part of the University of Vermont Extension Home Horticulture Program
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont.University of Vermont Extension and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, or marital or familial status.