This eight-week beginner to intermediate yard and garden course (16 hours) will be taught by MSU Extension Horticulture Associate, Toby Day. In the Level 1 Master Gardener course, you will learn about the Montana State University Extension and the Master Gardener Program, soils and fertility, plant growth and development, growing food from your yard and garden, flowers, trees, shrubs, pruning, lawns, irrigation, introduction to integrated pest management, yard and garden maintenance, and composting. The fee for the class is $160, which includes the Montana Master Gardener Handbook and other MSU Extension publications. Requires a volunteer commitment for reduction in price.Registration is required. Please email Crystal Hagerman at
crystal.hagerman@montana.edu to register for this course.Or phone the MSU Gallatin County Extension Office at 406.388.3213.
Please note this course begins on February 7 and meets every Tuesday for 8 weeks from 6-8pm. No class the week of March 12.