Master Gardener
OUR MISSION ~ The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Program provides knowledge to and develops the leadership abilities of volunteers who, inturn, enable others to improve the quality of their lives by enhancing their home and community environments through horticultural education and activities.
SUSAN SCHLEDER Extension Information Coordinator, Master Gardener Program

Visit OHIOLINE to find all OSU Extension Factsheets
Visit OHIO MASTER GARDENER home page
Welcome to the Master Gardener Program
- Master Gardeners are enthusiastic community members dedicated to learning and sharing their gardening knowledge with others.
- Master Gardeners undergo extensive classroom and field training before they are certified.
- Master Gardeners continue with advanced training throughout their service.
- Master Gardeners share research-based information from The Ohio State University.
- Master Gardeners are experienced in a wide range of horticulture topics.
- Master Gardeners seek opportunities to share their knowledge one person at a time or to large groups.
- Master Gardeners present classes at libraries throughout the county, present talks to garden clubs, senior groups and church groups, and conduct planting demonstrations at garden center special events. Master Gardeners work with 4-H groups and schools teaching children the love of gardening. Watch for Master Gardener events and gardening information in the local newspapers.
If you have questions or concerns about: *vegetable gardening *flower gardening *house plants *lawn care
*soil improvement *plant propagation *proper planting techniques *pruning *pest management *household structural pests *composting - call the... Home Horticulture Hotline... Master Gardeners are available to answer all your gardening questions March through October on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. 440-350-2582, 918-2582, or 428-4348 Ext. 2582.
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LINK ON THE FOLLOWING SITES:
"MASTER GARDENING FROM THE GROUND UP"
Informative articles from the News Herald
LINK ON FOLLOWING FACT SHEETS:
Annual Grass Weed Control in Home Lawns
Oil and Other Early Season Sprays for Fruit Trees
LAWN CARE CALENDAR FOR NORTHEASTERN OHIO
EMERALD ASH BORER WEBSITE
CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB

Meet our MASTER GARDENER OF THE YEAR 2007, Lori Roy



