Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County Host Basic Training Class

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County will be hosting a Basic Training Class beginning Fall 2018.

Master Gardener volunteers support Penn State Extension’s educational programs in consumer horticulture.

The Basic Training class will include the following topics: botany, plant propagation, soil health and fertilizer management, composting, controlling pests safely, entomology, plant diseases, indoor plants, vegetables, lawn care, pruning, woody ornamentals, herbaceous plants, native plants, weeds and invasives. After completing their training, Master Gardeners help Penn State Extension better serve the home gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, writing articles, working with youth, and much more.

Applications for the 2018-2019 Class will be accepted until October 1, 2018.

For more information please contact the Penn State Extension Office at 724-654-8370 and visit www.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener

If you have a passion for Gardening and the desire to educate others, come see what the Penn State Master Gardener Program is all about.