Master Gardener Class to be Offered

By Bruce Fickenscher

CSU Extension Agent

December 24, 2004

Colorado State University Cooperative Extension is again offering the Master Gardner class to area residents. It has been several years since the program has been offered in the Southeast Area. The Master Gardener Program covers all aspects of gardening in Colorado from soil type and amendments needed to how different types of plants grow and how to care for them as they grow. Specific topics will also cover insects and diseases that affect garden plants.

The complete course requires fourteen weeks to complete and has been split into a two year structure. Classes will begin on Friday, February 4, 2005 and run for seven weeks. The remaining seven weeks will be held the following year (2006).

Registrations are available at your local CSU Extension Office and must be received by January 10, 2005. The location of the classes will be at a location closest to the highest number of participants and a minimum of 20 participants are needed to conduct the class. For more information and registration fees contact your local CSU Extension Office at 719-767-5716 in Cheyenne County, 719-438-5321 in Kiowa County, 719-336-7734 in Prowers County, or 719-456-0764 in Bent County.