University of Arkansas Fall Master Gardener Basic Training

Are you ready to gain knowledge on gardening at the state’s largest horticulture volunteer and education organization?

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host their Fall Master Gardener Basic Training. In-person training is on October 23 and 30, November 6, 13, and 20, 2024 from 8 AM to 4 PM each Wednesday. The cost is $150, which includes your manual and training supplies, first year’s dues, and badge. Fees should be remitted along with the application. The deadline to have your applications into our office is Friday, October 18, at 4 PM.

Applications are available through your Miller County Extension Service, located at 1007 Jefferson Avenue, Texarkana, AR. Applications are also available online here. If you have any questions or would like an application mailed to you, please call 870-779-3609 or email jmoody@uada.edu. There are two options for taking the training. You may attend in person on Oct. 23 and 30, Nov. 6, 13 and 20. They are also offering the training self-paced online courses beginning October 2, and you have until December 9 to complete the course.

According to a press release, this program would be of interest to anyone who would like to sharpen their horticulture knowledge and skills. Trainees will learn about basic botany, soils and fertilizer, pest control, and pesticide use. In addition, there will be classes on landscape design, vegetable and fruit gardening, annuals and perennials, and other topics of interest to homeowners.

Once the participant completes the course, they will be immersed in Master Gardener volunteer projects where they will be able to put newly learned skills to action and learn gardening secrets from other Master Gardeners.

For general information about the Master Gardener program in Arkansas, visit their website.