Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will offer Master Gardener Training on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., starting September 7 and running through November 16, also including a full day on Saturday, November 5. Classes will be held at the CCE office at 420 East Main Street, Batavia.
Each class will focus on a different horticulture topic throughout the training. Participants will learn about the following topics: botany, diagnosing plant diseases, entomology, soils & fertilizers, lawn care, herbs, vegetable gardening, weed identification, woody ornamentals, pruning, tree and small fruits, perennials and annuals, nuisance wildlife and organic gardening.
Anyone interested in learning more about gardening may attend the course. Pre-registration is required by August 26. Class size will be limited. No walk-ins accepted. The training costs $225 per person, which includes all class sessions and materials, as well as the Cornell University Master Gardener Manual on CD.
This particular training is the first requirement to becoming a Genesee County Master Gardener. Graduates of the program (Genesee county residents) are then eligible to apply to become a Genesee County Master Gardener volunteer. (Other county residents should contact their local Master Gardener program).
A Master Gardener volunteer should have a willingness to give back to the community and help put into practice what they learned at training. Enthusiasm for sharing their skills and knowledge is a must.
For an informational brochure or to register, contact Brandie Schultz at 343-3040, ext. 101 or stop by the Extension office located at 420 East Main Street in Batavia.
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