We are now accepting applications for the 2012 Master Gardener Class. The Williamson County Extension office conducts the Master Gardener training on an annual basis beginning in January and ending in April. The classes are alternated annually between day and night. For 2012, the classes are offered on consecutive Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon, January 10th through April 3rd with the exception of March 13th (that meeting will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.). Classes are held at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park at 4215 Long Lane in Franklin.

Master Gardener Application 2012

There are twelve, three-hour sessions offered on a variety of horticultural topics for the homeowner, landscape professional or horticultural enthusiast. We also offer a couple of optional out-of-class educational activities. Becoming a Williamson County Master Gardener requires the completion of at least 40 hours of training, followed by volunteer work with the University of Tennessee Extension and the Williamson County Master Gardener Association for 40 hours. The cost of the class is $125.00, which covers all class materials. Enrollment is limited, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2012 Class Schedule

January 10

Wendel Smith

 Soils and Fertility

January 17

David Sams

 Basic Botany

January 24

Tom Samples

 Lawn and Turf Management

January 31

Carol Reese

 Landscape Design

February 7

Mark Windham

Woody Ornaments

February 14

No Class

February 21

Cindy Shapton

Barbara Wise

Herb in the Garden

Container Plants

February 28

Alan Windham

David Cook

Disease Management

Insect Management

March 6

Mike Hayes

 Garden Design

March 13

Jonathan Black

Delvin Farms

Vegetable Gardening

Organic Gardening

March 20

Larry Tankersley

 Urban Tree Management

March 27

Troy Marden

 Herbaceous Ornamentals

April 3

DeWayne Perry

Margie Hunter

Awards Ceremony

Fruit Trees and Small Fruit

Gardening with Native Plants

April 10

Bloom N’ Garden Show Orientation

April 13, 14, 15

Bloom N’ Garden Show

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If  you have any questions, please see the University of Tennessee Extension website or call the Extension office at 790-5721 or email Jonathan Black at jblack18@utk.edu.

All programs of the Extension are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or veteran status.