The Utah State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program provides knowledge and develops leadership abilities of volunteers who, in turn, enable others to improve the quality of their lives by enhancing their home and community environments through horticultural education and activities.
The purpose of the Utah Master Gardener Volunteer program is to develop a network of trained volunteers who can provide the citizens of Utah with research-based information and tecnical assistance in gardening and home horticulture. USU Extension provides the education and training and the Master Gardener provides a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service back to Extension.
2009 Wasatch/Summit County Master Gardener Program
Classes were held Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. from February 5 until April 23.
Location rotated between
Wasatch County Services Building* Sheldon Richins Building
55 South 500 East 6506 N. Landmark Drive
Heber City Kimball Junction, Park City, UT
*The first class was held at the Wasatch County Services Building in Heber City.
The Master Gardener Application is due, along with $125/person or $150/couple, on or before January 26. Print the application form from this website, then hand deliver or mail it to USU Extension, 55 South 500 East. Make checks out to "Summit County 4-H."
Money pays for written materials, travel expenses for presenters, and a landscape tour and luncheon at the conclusion of the class.
What the Master Gardener Program Involves
To become a Master Gardener, gardeners need to complete the Master Gardener class and 40 service payback hours. We call this "education with a catch." Service payback hours involve organizing and carrying out educational horticulture projects for our community.
During the class, experts from Utah State University Extension will present gardening topics like soils, water-wise landscaping, native plants, entomology, vegetable gardening, weed control, plant diagnostics, turfgrass care, landscape design, fruit trees, small berries, indoor plants, and tree selection and care.
Becoming a Master Gardener has many benefits. You will learn a great deal about gardening, develop friendship with other gardeners from our area, get involved in community beautification projects, and have opportunities for more education through Master Gardener Conventions, the Master Gardener Club, Junior Master Gardener 4-H, and “Ask a Master Gardener” booths.
We hope to see you on February 5 at 1:00 at the
Alicia Moulton, Wasatch County Agriculture and 4-H Agent
(435) 657-3236, cell (435) 671-0842, alicia.wall@usu.edu
Sterling Banks, Summit County Agriculture and 4-H Agent
(435) 336-3219, (435) 615-3219, sterling.banks@usu.edu