UConn Cooperative Extension System Master Gardener Program

2008 CLASS LOCATIONS

North Region

Litchfield County Cooperative Extension Center

843 University Drive Torrington, CT 06790

Litchfield County Coordinator: Patricia Eldredge  (860) 626-6240

Hartford County Coordinator: Sarah Bailey  (860) 570-9013

•Wednesday classes beginning January 2, 2008

East Region

Tolland County Cooperative Extension Center

24 Hyde Avenue Tolland Vernon, CT 06066

Tolland County Coordinator: Kay Varga  (860) 870-6934

Windham County Coordinator: Kim Kelly  (860)-774-9600

•Friday classes beginning January 4, 2008

South Region 

New London County Extension Center

562 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 06360

New London County Coordinator: Susan Munger  (860) 885-2823

Middlesex County Coordinator: Carol Gregoire   (860)-345-5234

● Tuesday classes beginning January 8, 2008

West Region

New Haven County Extension Center

305 Skiff Street North Haven, CT 06473

New Haven County Coordinator:  Jude Hsiang– (203) 407-3167

Fairfield County Coordinator: Sandi Wilson – (203) 207-3261

•Thursday classes beginning January 3, 2008

Southwest Region

The Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens

151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT 06903

Bartlett Arboretum Coordinator: Regina Campfield - (203) 322-6971x18

•Monday classes beginning January 7, 2008

Becoming a Certified Master Gardener requires the completion of:

* 96 hours of formal classroom training.

* 60 hours of supervised in-service training.

* Successful completion of a written, open book exam before the in-service hours begin.

* Tree/shrub/vine identification project.

* Attendance at at least one summer diagnostic session.

* Final, practicum exam in October.

* 30 hours approved outreach educationi or community project.

Students enrolled in this program receive training in botany, plant pathology, soils, entomology, pesticide safety, integrated pest management (IPM), woody ornamentals, herbaceous ornamentals, vegetables, tree and small fruits, turf grass, invasive plants, water quality, environmental factors effecting plant growth, and diagnostic techniques.

Classes are held from 9:00am-4:00pm, one full day per week from January to April. Class days and locations vary by year and are listed at right. The charge for the program is $375.00, and scholarships may be available based on financial need. Enrollment is limited and competitive. Applications can be downloaded using the link below or by going to the UConn Home and Garden Center website. The deadline for submission is October 31, 2007.