Updated training information with class topics and dates:

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Last Call for 2010 Greene County Master Gardener Classes

Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm, beginning January 26, 2010 through March 4, 2010, with 2 snow days.

There are currently more people who have expressed interest than there is room for in the class. Therefore, enrollment will be first come first served based on an orientation to be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010 and Wednesday, January 6, 2010. If you've been thinking about getting involved, this is an exciting time - especially with the new 4.3 million dollar botanical center set to open in the fall of 2010.

Tuesday, January 26 : Introduction: What is Horticulture; Plant Propagation
Patrick Byers: Horticulture Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension

Thursday, January 28 : Basic Botany
Tim Schnakenberg: Agronomy Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension

Tuesday, February 2 : Woody Landscape Plants
Jay Chism: Agronomy Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension

Thursday, February 4 : Trees in the Landscape
Cindy Garner: Urban Forester, Missouri Department of Conservation
Francis Main: Resource Forester, Missouri Department of Conservation

Tuesday, February 9 : Soils and Nutrition
Brie Menjoulet: Agronomy Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension

Thursday, February 11 : Fruits
Patrick Byers: Horticulture Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension

Tuesday, February 16 : Annuals & Perennials
Dr. Clydette Alsup: Associate Professor, Agriculture, Missouri State University

Thursday, February 18 : Vegetables
Jay Chism: Agronomy Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension

Tuesday, February 23 : Landscape Design
Patrick Byers: Horticulture Specialist, Greene County Southwest Region, University of Missouri Extension

Thursday, February 25 : Plant Diseases
Simeon Wright: Plant Pathologist, University of Missouri Extension

Tuesday, March 2 : Insects
Anastasia Becker: Integrated Pest Management, Missouri Department of Agriculture

Thursday, March 4 : Lawns & Turf
Brad Fresenburg: Turfgrass Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

TBA Â Tour of Gardens

To enroll, call Nancy at the extension office at 417.862. 9284.
See brochure here.