Vermont Master Gardener is an integral part of the University of Vermont Extension Home Horticulture Program
| Basic Course Sample Syllabus |
| Week | Instructor | Subject | Chapter readings refer to your MG Handbook. Instructor handouts are supplemental materials. |
| #1 | Mark Starrett | Introduction to Botany | Ch.1; Handout |
| #2 | Mark Starrett | Introduction to Botany cont. | Ch. 1 continued |
| #3 | Wendy Sue Harper | Soils for the Home Gardener | Ch. 2, 17; Handout |
| #4 | Ann Hazelrigg | Plant Pathology &Safe Pesticide Use | Ch. 4, 5, 6; Handout |
| #5 | Jon Turmel | Introduction to Entomology | Chapter 3 |
| #6 | Nancy Hulett &Master Gardeners | MG program and Introduction to your local MG Chapter | Chapter--; Handout |
| #7 | Leonard Perry | Annuals and Perennials | Ch. 14, 16;Leaflet set; Handout |
| #8 | Nancy Knox | Woody Ornamentals | Ch. 8 (p. 1-8) Chapter 13 |
| #9 | Judith Irven | Landscape Design:Introduction | Ch. 15; Handout |
| #10 | Sid Bosworth | Turf & Cover Crops | Ch. 12; Handout |
| #11 | TBA | ||
| #12 | Charlie Nardozzi | Vegetables | Chapter 10 |
| #13 | Vern Grubinger | Integrated Crop Management | Handout |
| #14 | Rose Paul & Nancy Hulett | VT Exotic Invasives &Intern Project sign-up | Handout |
| - | Class Make Up (if necessary) |
TBA | TBA |
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Vermont Master Gardener is an integral part of the University of Vermont Extension Home Horticulture Program
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