James City County/Williamsburg Master Gardeners
Master Gardener Training Program

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2010 MG Training Class

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) took applications for the 2010 Master Gardener training program throughout the Fall of 2009.  The training is open to all citizens in James City County, Williamsburg and New Kent County.  No previous gardening experience is necessary—only a desire to learn new skills, make friends with similar interests and support your community through volunteerism.

Many people are attracted to the program through a desire to understand gardening for their own personal interest or to enhance their own back yards, and after the training they find an even greater reward in the opportunity to apply their knowledge as volunteer educators, serving as partners with VCE.  VCE Master Gardeners are a valuable resource and assist in bringing educational outreach to the community in all aspects of horticulture to protect and enhance the environment.

Well-known experts from the local community, area colleges and Colonial Williamsburg will be teaching classes on a wide range of horticultural subjects.  Classes will be given on basic botany; identification and control of insects, weeds and diseases; turf, trees, shrubs, flowers, fruits and vegetables; pruning and landscape design; water issues, and other topics needed to become well-versed in sound horticultural practices.

Classes 

Classes for the 2010 JCC/Williamsburg Master Gardener Training Program are being held every Monday and Thursday morning from 9-12, January 4 through April 1, in the James City County Human Services Building, 5249 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg.  The registration fee is $150.00, which covers costs of texts and manuals. 

Applications

For additional information or for an application for the 2011 class, please call Virginia Cooperative Extension at 564-2170, or download from this website.

Certification

Master Gardener trainees will become certified Master Gardener Volunteers in December 2011 upon satisfactory completion of all training and volunteer commitments. Experienced Master Gardeners are available at all stages to advise and assist as needed.