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 The Michigan Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a horticulture education and volunteer
leader training program offered by Michigan State University Extension (MSUE). An
interest in plants, a personal commitment to volunteerism and an enthusiasm for sharing
knowledge with others are the only prerequisites for application.
Applicants attend classes in their county, learning basic horticultural
principles and environmentally sound gardening practices. They then provide a
minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service to their community.
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The Master Gardener course provides an overview of major horticultural subjects
in a classroom setting. Session topics are:
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 The basic biology of
plants and how they grow and reproduce. Learn the various plant
tissues and organs and how they relate to horticultural interest and
value. |
 Basic concepts of soil structure, pH, chemistry and fertility
as well as fertilizers and soil amendments. |
 The selection, care and maintenance of
annuals, biennials and perennials in the landscape. |
 Basic
biology and control of common household pests and wildlife in the
home landscape. |
 Growing
plants not adapted to our climate in a controlled environment such
as a home or greenhouse. |
 Dealing
with insect, disease and environmental problems using a wide range
of alternatives including but not limited to chemical pesticides.
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 Selection,
installation and maintenance of turfgrass adapted to Michigan lawns.
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 Culture and care of strawberries,
grapes, blueberries and raspberries in the home garden. |
 Selection,
planting, pruning and care of apples, pears, peaches, cherries and
other fruit in the home orchard. |
 Growing
cool and warm season vegetables in Michigan gardens including season
extending options. |
 Selection,
planting, pruning and care of ornamental trees and shrubs in the
home landscape. |
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 Upon completion of their educational training, students
provide a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service to their community. Their
volunteer leadership and service provide home gardening information to their community
through a wide variety of gardening related activities.
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- To view a copy of the Michigan Master Gardener
Volunteer Program policy statement,
click here.
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Click Here
to see if your county offers the Master Gardener Program.
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