How Is A Master Gardener Trained?
Through the Master Gardener training program, participants receive more than 80 hours of classroom & field training from University of Florida professors, horticultural professionals, and Extension Agents. The Miami-Dade County Extension office offers the program once a year in the FALL (classes run from September to December). Master Gardeners learn about: v Flower & Vegetable Gardening v Fruit Trees v Ornamental Trees, Palms, & Shrubs v Lawns v Insect, Disease, & Weed Identification v Proper Pesticide & Fertilizer Use v Soils, Composting, & Mulching v Basic Botany v And much, much more! What Does It Cost? Master Gardeners pay for their specialized training by volunteering sixty (60) hours of their time and expertise to the Miami-Dade County Extension office. This is a required internship before the title Master Gardener is granted. In addition to your volunteer contribution, there is a nominal fee to purchase the Master Gardener literature, which is yours to keep. The comprehensive M
