Meeting The Master Gardeners
Guilford County Extension Master Gardener Association
I was fortunate to be able to meet with three of Guilford County's Extension Master Gardeners and share my Gold Award project with them and ask for their expert feedback. They shared so much information with me and really took an interest in what I was doing. The NC State Extension Master Gardenerâ„ program started in 1979. They are trained by NC State University’s faculty and staff. Since they started they have recruited, trained, and engaged people to serve as volunteer educators who deliver science-based horticultural knowledge to other North Carolinians. They help North Carolinians grow healthy plants, landscapes, ecosystems, and communities.
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What Master Gardeners Do
Master Gardeners do many things in the community. Here is a list of just a few of them!
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Environmental Horticulture– understanding and utilizing sustainable landscape management practices
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Youth Gardening– developing horticultural awareness and gardening skills among children and youth
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Landscape Value– appreciating the economic and aesthetic benefits of good landscape design
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Food and Nutrition– developing interest in nutrition and home food production, starting in the garden
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Quality of Life– experiencing positive outcomes from landscape management and home gardening on physical and emotional health
Extension Master Gardener Information
Visit Become a Volunteer or contact your local N.C. Cooperative Extension Center to learn how you can join the Extension Master Gardener program.
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Facebook: @NCExtensionMasterGardenerVolunteers
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Instagram: @ncemgv
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