University of Wyoming Extension News

Applications taken for Washakie County Master Gardener course

Master Gardener training in Worland is available through the Washakie County office of the University of Wyoming Extension.

Sessions are 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 8 until April 26.

The course includes 40 hours of gardening classes on a variety of topics including soils, insects, plant diseases, integrated pest management, vegetable and flower gardening, lawns, pruning and more.

The class is open to the general public and to those wishing to become Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners serve 20 hours of volunteer time and take eight hours of continuing education credits per year. The $75 course fee includes the UW Sustainable Horticulture Handbook, a textbook for the course, one soil test and classroom materials.

Applications and a class schedule are at the extension office in Worland at 1200 Culbertson Avenue, Suite G, or call 307-347-3431 for more information. Applications and a brochure are also online at www.uwyo.edu/ces/bighorncrops.