WHAT IS THE MASTER GARDENER TRAINING LIKE?
The 2010 Marin Master Gardener Training program will be an extensive 18-week training course, providing a practical overview of horticulture and sustainable landscape practices. Training sessions meet weekly on Thursdays from January 7th to May 6th 2010. Each trainee will be introduced to a mentor to help guide them through the training class and to introduce them to the Marin Master Gardener organization. See the 2010 Training Program Information for more detailed information. Classes are taught by experts ranging from University of California faculty and staff, landscape and nursery professionals, local horticulture educators and Certified Master Gardeners. Topics that will be covered in the 2010 Training Program include: Climate, Microclimate and Site Analysis Growing Vegetables and Fruits Botany and Plant Taxonomy Plant Pathology Soils, Composting and Mulching Insects – Pests and Beneficials Plant Propagation Integrated Pest Management Pruning Water Wise Irrigation Practices Orname
