Fall Master Gardener Classes Open in Miller County, Arkansas

If you love gardening and are looking to grow your knowledge and sharpen your skills, you'll soon have that opportunity. Just think you could learn from the experts through the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Fall Master Gardener Basic Training program.

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The training is designed for anyone interested in expanding their horticulture knowledge, whether they are experienced gardeners or want to become more confident in caring for their own garden.

Learn from Horticulture Experts In-Person or Online

Receive instruction on a variety of gardening topics, including basic botany, soils and fertilizers, pest control and pesticide use, landscape design, vegetable and fruit gardening, annuals, perennials, and more.

There are two training options to fit your schedule. Choose between in-person classes or online. In-person classes will be held on Wednesdays, October 21 and 28, and November 4, 11, and 18, from 8 AM to 4 PM. A self-paced online option is also available, with courses beginning October 3 and remaining accessible through December 11.

Sign up Before Registration Deadline in September

The cost of the program is $150 and includes a training manual, supplies, first-year dues, and an official Master Gardener badge.

Applications must be submitted to the Miller County Extension Service by 4 PM on thursday September 17. The office is located at 1007 Jefferson Avenue in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Applications are available through the Miller County Extension Service or online. For more information or if you would like an application mailed to you, please call (870) 779-3609 or email jmoody@uada.edu.

For gardeners ready to take their passion to the next level, this training offers a chance to learn new skills while becoming part of Arkansas' largest horticulture volunteer and education organization.