INTERESTED IN FLOWERS, TREES, GARDENS, POLLINATORS OR LANDSCAPING? SIGN UP FOR MASTER GARDENER TRAINING!
Registration for this year’s EMG training is now open!
Training will be held on the following dates in these locations: Watertown (Tuesdays) May 21, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23; Yankton (Wednesdays) May 22, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24; and Sturgis (Thursdays) May 23, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25. All sessions running 8:30 - 4:30 pm local time.
Topics Include: Basic botany; Soils and composting; Plant ID; Lawns and turf; Weed management; Plant diseases; Tree and shrub care; Pest management; Insects and pollinators; Biodiversity; Vegetable gardening; Fruit trees; Herbaceous ornamentals; Plant propagation; and Master Gardener activities.
Cost: Two Options:
1) Training with Volunteer Commitment to become an SDSU Extension Master Gardener - $250
To take course at discounted rate, you must provide 50 hours of volunteer service over the next two years as a Master Gardener Intern. The balance of the full course fee will be invoiced if service commitment is not completed. Eligible for 6 CEUs
2) Training to Obtain Certificate of Recognition in Horticulture (No volunteer time required) - $600 Participants will receive the same training but will not be required to volunteer. Participants will receive a Certificate of Recognition in Horticulture. Eligible for 6 CEUs
Register today to ensure your spot! Online registration deadline is May 6, 2019. https://extension.sdstate.edu/garden-yard/master-gardeners
Contact sdsu.sdmg@sdstate.edu or call 605-782-3290 with your questions. management; Insects and pollinators; Biodiversity; Vegetable gardening; Fruit trees; Herbaceous ornamentals; Plant propagation; and Master Gardener activities.
Cost: Two Options:
1) Training with Volunteer Commitment to become an SDSU Extension Master Gardener - $250
To take course at discounted rate, you must provide 50 hours of volunteer service over the next two years as a Master Gardener Intern. The balance of the full course fee will be invoiced if service commitment is not completed. Eligible for 6 CEUs
2) Training to Obtain Certificate of Recognition in Horticulture (No volunteer time required) - $600 Participants will receive the same training but will not be required to volunteer. Participants will receive a Certificate of Recognition in Horticulture. Eligible for 6 CEUs
Register today to ensure your spot! Online registration deadline is May 6, 2019. https://extension.sdstate.edu/garden-yard/master-gardeners