Application for 2018 Master Gardener Training
Master Gardener training is based on a wealth of educational materials developed by the Virginia Cooperative Extension of Virginia Tech. It is organized by the Washington County Extension Service and Washington County Virginia Master Gardeners. This program is open to those individuals in southwestern Virginia and eastern Tennessee who are willing to commit to providing horticultural education, information and assistance to the citizens of our communities. The training consists of 50 hours of classroom instruction and a requested minimum of 50 hours of community service within twelve months after completing the classroom training. Master Gardeners commit to 20 hours of horticulture related service and 8 hours of educational hours each year after completing the training.
Classes will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday evenings, January 9– May 1, 2018
at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, I-81 exit 14.
The class is being offered at the special price of $99, which includes a copy of the Master Gardener Handbook.
Two people may register for $125, if they share one Handbook.
PLEASE RETURN THIS APPLICATION BY November 17, 2017
INCLUDE YOUR CHECK FOR $99 (pairs $125) payable to Wash. Co. Master Gardeners (WCMG)
After Nov 17th the prices rise to $135 for individuals and $180 per pair sharing a Handbook
Registration ends on December 31, 2017
SEND TO: Washington County Virginia Master Gardeners
234 West Valley Street, Suite B, Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Phone: 276-676-6309 FAX: 276-676-6321 Email:
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Candidate Questionnaire
1. How did you hear about the Master Gardener program?
2. Tell us about your gardening/horticulture interests and experience.
3. Your volunteer commitment is important to our program What you do hope to get out of being a Master Gardener volunteer?
4. What is/has been your biggest gardening challenge?
5. While the class subjects are well defined, we work with the presenters to refine their content for our program. Please briefly describe any specific topics you would like to learn about:
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this program, please contact the Washington County Extension Office at 276-676-6309 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to discuss accommodation
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs are open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, or political affiliation.