Maybe you’ve always wanted to know the difference between a gardenia and a hydrangea. Or maybe you want to add to that green-thumb skill set that you’ve had for years. In either case, the Master Gardener program may be just the thing for gardeners, new and experienced.
The next class of Master Gardeners will commence on Feb. 9, 2023, according to information from Paul McKenzie, horticulture agent for the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Vance and Warren counties.
Applications for the 15-week training program are being accepted now, McKenzie said. The fee is $125.
The Master Gardener program is a combination of education, community service and outreach. Upon completion, participants will engage in a variety of garden-related activities and project alongside an existing group of dedicated volunteers.
The class will meet on Thursday mornings, and will cover all aspects of gardening including fruits, vegetables, weeds, insects, diseases, trees, shrubs, turf and more.
The class location will alternate between Henderson and Warrenton.
Participants with specialized skills – from public speaking to photography – can help the group as it participates in volunteer projects throughout the community. Recent volunteer projects demonstration gardens, newsletters, gardening workshops and seminars, youth education and more.
For more information, please visit http://go.ncsu.edu/mgvw. Call the Vance County extension office at 252.438.8188 or the Warren County office at 252.257.3640.