Are you Master Gardener material?

From: Dayton Daily News | Date: September 14, 2006| Author: TAMMY DOBBELS | Copyright information

Do you love gardening? Do you love to share? Then you could be a Master Gardener volunteer.

Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others.

What really sets Master Gardeners apart from other home gardeners and garden clubs is their special training in horticulture and their willingness to educate others.

In exchange for their training, Mast...

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