master gardener program planned for sevier county

The University of Tennessee Sevier County Extension Office will be conducting the Fourth Master Gardener Program in Sevier County this Fall, starting September 15  and ending November 20.   Fourteen classes will be taught to local homeowners and gardeners.

Master Gardeners are individuals who receive forty hours of training in the areas of soils, insects, diseases, turf production, fruits, vegetables, etc. and volunteer forty hours of community service back to Sevier County.  Master Gardeners can assist with delivering educational programs relating to gardening, work with community groups and with young people.

The Master Gardener program is an excellent program for individuals wanting to learn more about caring for their lawns and gardens and who are interested in volunteering in the community.

The cost to participate in this program is $135.00.  This covers all books and classes.  To be a part of the Master Gardener class, you need to send a $50.00 deposit to the Sevier County Extension Office, located at 125 Court Avenue,  in Room 102 of the Sevier County Courthouse.

Enrollment will be limited to thirty individuals.  You need to submit your application early to ensure yourself a spot in this class.

For additional information, feel free to contact Alan Bruhin at 453-3695 or wabruhin@utk.edu or you can go online to the Sevier County Master Gardener website http://scamga.org and check out the link to the new Master Gardener Class September 15, 2008.

MASTER GARDENERS AT THE FAIR

This year, the Sevier County Area Master Gardeners will have a “Ask the Master Gardener” booth at the Sevier County Fair.  Master Gardeners will be manning this booth nightly to answer any questions you might have about your lawn, garden or landscape.  Plan to bring your questions, plant samples or insects and visit with a Master Gardener.

The Sevier County Area Master Gardener Group is a volunteer group that works on community improvement and educational programs.