WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MASTER GARDENER?
Contribute to our community — every year Amador Master Gardeners donate more than 3,000 hours of volunteer service. Enjoy working together with a great group of gardening enthusiasts. Gain excellent knowledge about the life of the garden. Put what you know into practice for the benefit of others and for our environment. WHAT TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO THE MASTER GARDENER? Master Gardeners are given an intensive 4-1/2 month, 50+ hour training program in horticulture. The instruction provides a practical course in plant science and horticulture, soil and water management, pest identification and management, plant selection and care, and environmentally-sound gardening practices. Classes meet weekly, with outside study and training activities in addition to class time. A final examination reviews course materials and prepares the trainee to begin their service in the program. WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS? Instructors are experts in their fields, including University of California faculty and sta
