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)

Week 1

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-test & Orientation

History of Extension

HIstory of MG program & office tour

Outside activity

Basic Botany
(Botany web sites)

Botany Book for Florida

Plant Id Note Sheet

Plant Names


Week 2

Basic Plant Science
Plant Nutrition
Soils
Outside activity-Plants of the day

Plant Physiology

Plant science
Tree biology

Plant nutrition & soils -

Plant nutrition and fertilizers
Plant nutritional deficiencies
Soils

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

Plant Nutrient Deficiency Database

Week 8
Tropical Fruits

Tropical Fruit Culture in the Home Landscape

Common Problems with Tropical Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape
FruitScapes
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
Preparation/Recovery from Hurricanes & Windstorms

Landscape Maintenance

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