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

1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10 11  


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

 

History of MG program & office tour

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.

History of Extension

Mary Lamberts, Ph.D.

Lunch

 

Basic Botany

Dan Culbert, M.S.

Break

 

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

 

Basic Plant Science

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.

Lunch

 

Ornamental Plants

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.

Break

 

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

 


Week 3 Friday, September 23      

Flowering trees

Stephen Brown, M.S.

Break

 

Flowering trees

Stephen Brown, M.S.

Lunch

 

Plant Nutrition & Soils

Teresa Olczyk, M.S.

Break

 

Plant Nutrition & Soils

Teresa Olczyk, M.S.

Outside activity - Plants of the day

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.


Flowering Trees Miami-Dade

Plant Nutrition & Fertilizers
Plant Nutrition Deficiencies
Soils
Fertilizing the Garden
Garden Math Sample Problems

Calcareous soils in Miami-Dade County

Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Organisms in the Soil

Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Phosphorus in the Home Landscape

Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Drainage and Water Holding Capacity

Soils and Fertlilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Fertility

Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Organic Matter and Organic Amendments

Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Physical Properties

Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: The Florida Gardener's Guide to Landscape Fertilizers
Chemical, Fertilizers & Seed Co in Miami-Dade

Plant Nutrient Deficiency Database

Week 7 Friday, October 21

Pruning

Henry Mayer, M.S.

Break

 

Pruning

Henry Mayer, M.S.

Lunch

 

Urban Pests

Bill Kern

Break

 

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    ****

Field Trip

 

Week 9 Thursday, November 3

Tropical Fruits

 Jonathan Crane, Ph.D.

Landscape maintenance

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.

FruitScapes

Tropical Fruit Culture in the Home

Laurel Wilt Update
Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Sugar Apple Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Banana Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Papaya Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Lychee Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Alternatives to Citrus
Tropical Fruit Nurseries in Southern Florida
Pesticides Registered for Florida Fruit Crops in Florida

Storm Damage Prevention & Treatment

Landscape Maintenance
Low Maintenance Landscape Plants for SF
Invasive & Banned Plants of Miami-Dade
Planting Trees in Landscapes
Shrub Selection
Uncommon Trees in SF
Shade Tree Health & Maintenance
Root Growth in Urban Trees
Low Maintenance Landscapes
Mulches for the Landscape
Coping with Drought in the Landscape
Amendments at Planting & Backfilling
Planting & Establishing Trees
Fertilizer Recommendations for Landscape Plants

 

Week 10  Thursday, November 10

Reading Pesticide labels

Mary Lamberts, Ph.D.

Break

 

Garden safety

Mary Lamberts, Ph.D

Lunch

 

Diagnosing plant problems

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.

Break

 

Diagnosing plant problems

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.

 

Week 11 Thursday, November 17     LAST CLASS

Volunteer Records on-line (VMS)

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.

Break

 

Telephone training

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.

Pot Luck Lunch (please bring a covered dish)

 

MG policies & evaluation

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S.

Outside activity - Tour of UF/TREC  

Adrian Hunsberger, M.S. & Aaron Palmateer, Ph.D.

Take home exam

 

Propagation of landscape plants
Propagation of woody by grafting & budding
Palm seed germination  
Propagation of woody ornam. by cuttings
Seed propagation of woody ornam.

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