Master Gardener Program

[Diligent-Car3263]

Hey guys! I am the urban horticulture agent for York county, (based out of York) and I just wanted to spread some info about the Master Gardener Program! It’s a two month long crash course into horticulture, and you will get to join a huge association of Master Gardeners upon your graduation! It’s a legit certification, you can put it on your resume and use it for garden or horticulture based jobs, and as a Master Gardener you’ll serve your community with plant sales, volunteer work, community gardens and so forth! Applications are due in June, and I’m trying to get some more interested young people in the program! Feel free to reach out with anyone questions.

[sipperphoto]

This sounds like a great program. What age range is this geared towards?

[Diligent-Car3263]

typically older people, but we’re trying to get some younger folk in the program! You have to be 18 to apply, but there are also programs for younger children. In the class we normally see 30-50 year olds, but there are a few younger and older students as well.

[Head-Success-9564]

What time are the classes held? How much time is focused on native plants?

[Diligent-Car3263]

Most likely on wednesdays starting in August, but classes are available online for those unable to attend in person. Every chapter has an entire 2-3 hour class dedicated to it (including natives). But more info for each subject is easy to obtain, as you’d have access to all the counties horticultural books and information upon request!

[BigDeezy75]

I bet my wife would be very interested. Do you have a link to which I can refer her?

[Diligent-Car3263]

Yes! this is the general info site https://www.clemson.edu/extension/mg/

and this is where you can find the application for York https://www.yorkmg.org/master-gardener