Wakulla County Master Gardener Training Class 2008
Training is held at the Wakulla Extension Agricultural Facility, located at 84 Cedar Avenue, in Crawfordville, FL. Click here for detailed map and directions.
- Download and print flyer [120KB pdf]
Part One: February 27, 2008 - April 23, 2008
| Date | Time | Class Topics | Hours |
| February 27, 2008 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Welcome / Orientation / Introduction | 6 |
| March 5, 2008 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Intro to Plant Pests: Basic Nematology Intro to Plant Pests: Plant Pathology |
6 |
| March 12, 2008 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Pesticides & Pesticide Labeling Integrated Pest Management Soils & Fertilizers Nutrient Deficiencies & Their Causes |
6 |
| March 19, 2008 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Basic Botany / Plant Science Florida Yards & Neighborhood Program |
6 |
| March 26, 2008 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Field Trip / Training | 6 |
| April 2, 2008 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Vegetable Gardening Dooryard Fruits |
6 |
| April 9, 2008 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Landscape Pitfalls Trees |
6 |
| April 16, 2008 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Mistaken I.D. Customer Service |
6 |
| April 23, 2008 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Florida Lawns Turf & Ornamental Pests Turf & Ornamental Diseases |
6 |
| Total Hours: | 54 | ||
Part Two: May - December, 2008
The table below is designed to emphasize the minimum number of hours which you should include in your schedule for part two of this program!
| Activity | Minimum Hours Required |
| Volunteer Office | 40 |
| Volunteer Demo Garden Workdays each month | 15 |
| Volunteer other | 14 |
| Continuing Education | 6 |
| Total Hours: | 75 |
| Parts One & Two Total Hours: | 129 |
The following additional information may help clarify the requirement for Volunteer Service hours and Continuing Education hours. Volunteer Service Hours:
- A total of 75 Volunteer Service hours are required to satisfactorily complete the course.
- Service hours should be obtained in the following categories:
- Office: 40 hours assisting clients by answering gardening questions.
- Demo Garden: 15 hours tending the garden. Planting, mulching, pulling weeds, watering etc.
- Other hours: 14 hours includes special projects such as working with 4-H youth, and community service.
- Continuing Education: 6 hours