The Massachusetts Master Gardener Association is comprised of amateur and professional horticulturalists with a mission to promote horticultural knowledge to the public through volunteerism. MMGA Master Gardeners become trained and certified through an intensive training program held at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The course consists of thirteen classroom and lab modules, including soil science, botany, entomology, plant pathology, pruning and propagation. Courses are conducted by both academic and industry professionals. The MGT course will be held at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Education Building, at Elm Bank, in Wellesley, MA.

The Fall 2010 MGT Course will be held on Thursdays, beginning September 9th, from 9am-3pm. Classes will be held on thirteen consecutive Thursdays (excepting Thanksgiving Day) and will include two optional Saturday labs. The class will conclude with the practicum, held on December 9th. In addition to attending classes, completing reading and homework, and successfully completing the take home exam, students are expected to complete 10 hrs. of approved volunteer activities, and to complete a 4 hr. observation of the Master Gardener Helpline. Homework and handouts will be given electronically; students are expected to have access to, and use, email, internet and printer.

To apply for the Fall 2010 MGT Course, please submit your application and a $25 non-refundable application fee to the MMGA Education Coordinator (address included on application). Full tuition payment ($500) is due upon acceptance. For questions or further information, please call the Education Coordinator, Sonja Johanson, at (508) 359-9329, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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