Some of the subjects will not be your special interest, but they are important so work hard to understand those that may be boring to you. Take every opportunity for advanced training that is offered, it may never be offered again. Keep up with your paper work and file all your class notes where you can find them, as you WILL need them later. Al

Remember that becoming a Master Gardener does not make you a master at gardening, but a master at finding answers to gardening questions. The course simply cannot cover enough material to teach you everything you may think you need to know, but it will give you a basic knowledge in many areas of horticulture. From that you will delve more deeply into specific topics as need arises during your volunteer work.

And once you've started to volunteer, never be afraid to say, "I don't know the answer to that question but I'll find an answer and get back to you." And then do the research and get back to the client. The fact that a Master Gardener did that for a question I asked many years ago was one of the reasons I decided to take the course. He cared enough to get an answer for me to a very unusual question.

Good luck with the course and happy volunteering!

Sandy

Best of luck with your classes! I'm waiting to find out if I get in the program here, as they only take 18.

Congratulations for deciding to take this class. I am in Mobile and took our classes in 2005 - it was the best thing I ever did for myself. It will help you to decide in what area you are most interested and you will meet some marvelous people. Our group has been to the Pensacola area for bus trips and they have a great program there. All of the comments above are so appropriate. Again, congratulations and welcome to the program.

I took my training in 2001 in PA and I love being a MG. Lots of opportunities to serve the community.

Good luck to you and have fun!