Master Gardener Course
Training site: John D. Campbell Ag. Center, 18710 SW 288 St. Homestead, FL 33030
(University of Florida/ Miami-Dade County Extension)
All classes are taught by University of Florida faculty.
Hands-on activities are included for most classes.
Program
Master Gardener Handbook
(for the whole course)
Reading Assignment
Week Content Links
Week 1 Friday, September 9, 2011 |
PROGRAM |
SPEAKER |
Welcome & Introductions |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S., Teresa Olczyk, Director |
Pre-test & Orientation |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Break |
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History of MG program & office tour |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
History of Extension |
Mary Lamberts, Ph.D. |
Lunch |
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Basic Botany |
Dan Culbert, M.S. |
Break |
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Basic Botany |
Dan Culbert, M.S. |
Outside activity |
Dan Culbert, M.S. & Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
MG History
Extension History
Botany
Botany web sites
Botany Book for Florida
Plant Id Note Sheet
Plant Names |
Week 2 Friday, September 16
Basic Plant Science |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Break |
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Basic Plant Science |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Lunch |
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Ornamental Plants |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Break |
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Ornamental Plants |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Outside activity - Plants of the day |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Plant Physiology
Bedding Plant Design
Annuals and Perennials
Flower Garden Design
Ground Cover for S. F
Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes
Salt-tolerant Plants for Florida
Local Retail Nurseries that Specialize in Trees & Shrubs
Trees in Gardening Publications
Plant science
Tree biology
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Week 7
Friday, October 21
Pruning |
Henry Mayer, M.S. |
Break |
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Pruning |
Henry Mayer, M.S. |
Lunch |
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Urban Pests |
Bill Kern |
Break |
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Urban Pests |
Bill Kern |
Outside activity - Plants of the day |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Preparation/Recovery from Hurricanes & Windstorms
Pruning shade trees in landscape
Pruning Shade Trees in Landscape
Proper Tree Pruning
Pruning
Urban Wildlife
Indoor Pests
Week 8 Friday, October 28
You may want to wear a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, walking shoes, lunch (or we can eat at local restaurants) and bring water ****
Week 9 Thursday, November 3
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Week 10 Thursday, November 10
Reading Pesticide labels |
Mary Lamberts, Ph.D. |
Break |
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Garden safety |
Mary Lamberts, Ph.D |
Lunch |
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Diagnosing plant problems |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Break |
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Diagnosing plant problems |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
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Week 11 Thursday, November 17 LAST CLASS
Volunteer Records on-line (VMS) |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Break |
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Telephone training |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Pot Luck Lunch (please bring a covered dish) |
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MG policies & evaluation |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. |
Outside activity - Tour of UF/TREC |
Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. & Aaron Palmateer, Ph.D. |
Take home exam |
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Propagation of landscape plants
Propagation of woody by grafting & budding
Palm seed germination
Propagation of woody ornam. by cuttings
Seed propagation of woody ornam.