Specialists from The University

of Georgia, extension agents, and other landscaping and horticulture specialists

will be conducting the program. Participants review the basics of horticulture

including soil structure, plant nutrition, plant physiology, and entomology.

Also, topics of interest to most gardeners will be covered, such as plant

selection, water wise landscaping, planting/maintaining ornamentals, urban

trees, turf, and plant identification. Special sessions will include vegetable

gardening, composting, organic gardening, and specialty gardening.

The program prepares Master

Gardener volunteers to assist with their local County Extension Service

program. Fifty hours of volunteer service are required for Master Gardener

certification. A tuition of $125 includes 40 hours of training, materials,

and a 541-page Georgia Master Gardener Handbook.

A limited number of applicants

will be accepted into the program. Selection is based on individual ability

and willingness to serve as a volunteer with the Coweta County Extension

Program.

Applications are available

at the Coweta County Cooperative Extension Service, 21 East Washington

Street in Newnan. The registration deadline is Dec. 8. For more information,

call 770-254-2620.

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