Master Gardeners of Renville County http://blog.lib.umn.edu/mgweb/renville/ en Copyright 2013 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:52:28 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.31-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss What do Master Gardeners do in Renville County?

 

The mission of the Master Gardener program is to teach others in the community about horticulture. In Renville County, there are 13 active Master Gardeners who volunteer several hundred hours per year.

  • Publish a monthly Garden Gatherings newsletter February - September. To subscribe to the email newsletter contact the University of Minnesota Extension Service Office at mnext-renville@umn.edu.

  • Maintain flower gardens at the Renville County Fairgrounds. During the county fair plants are labeled. Also have an information booth in the Horticulture Building during County Fair.

  • Each year the group chooses a different theme and that is used at the County Fair booth. Themes in the past have included: cooking with herbs, uncommon plants, heirloom plants, decorating Christmas trees naturally, succulents.

  • Master Gardeners are available to answer horticulture questions and give presentations to groups.


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Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. This educational effort is designed to enhance the public's quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.

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A love of gardening, a search for knowledge and a desire to share that knowledge with others is central to why people join the Master Gardener program. They remain Master Gardeners to enjoy the friendship of others who share their interests, to gain and share research-based horticultural knowledge and to give back to the community through their volunteer commitment.

If combining your passion for people and plants sounds appealing, you may be a good Master Gardener candidate. A formal education in horticulture isn't necessary--we will provide the training and resources to help you teach others.

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"Garden Gatherings" Newsletter - June 2013 June 2013.pdf

"Garden Gatherings Newsletter - May 2013 May 2013.pdf

"Garden Gatherings" Newsletter - April 2013 April 2013.pdf

"Garden Gatherings" Newsletter - March 2013 March 2013.pdf

"Garden Gatherings" Newsletter - February 2013  February 2013.pdf 

 

 

To subscribe to the email newsletter contact the University of Minnesota Extension Service Office at mnext-renville@umn.edu.

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