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This page provides links to the items necessary for class success. You will notice that lecture presentation handouts, homework and other special classroom notes have been arranged chronologically.
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If you are having difficulty accessing this essential information, talk with LaNell Wiley, 2010 Class Coordinator or Nita Rausch, 2010 Class Co Coordinator

July 26 – Week 1:

AM Introductions, Welcome, etc. - Dale Groom
PM “Earth-Kind™ Roses”; Dr. Steve George

Reading/s to be used with homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook, The Texas Master Gardener Program, Pgs. 1- 6;

Lone Star Gardening: "Clipping Advice to Punch up Hybrid Tea Roses"

Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service document: "About Earth-Kind® Roses," "How Cultivars Are Selected," and "Growing Tips for EK Roses."

Homework: Week 1

Handout(s) given on site.

August 2 – Week 2:

AM “WaterWise/Earth-Kind Herb Gardening” Marian Buchanan
PM “Plant Propagation” Dr. Tom Wilten

Reading/s to be used with homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook, Pgs. 1-12 through 1-36; Pgs. 6-43 to 6-47;
Texas AgriLife Extension Service document: "Landscape Water Conservation …Xeriscape™" and
Lone Star Gardening: "Specialty catalogs offer seeds of inspiration"

Location: City of Dallas Farmers’ Market

Handouts AM Handout1 Handout2 Handout3 Handout4

PM: On Site Homework: Week 2

August 9 – Week 3:

AM “Introduction to the World of Plants” , Laura Miller

Handout

PM “WaterWise/Earth-Kind Landscape Color, Judy Fender

Reading/s to be used with homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook,
Chapter 1: Pgs. 1-1 to 1-12; Pgs. 1-21 to 1-23; and pgs. 1-32 to 1-44

Homework: Week 3

August 16 – Week 4:

AM “Fruits, Nuts and Berries for North Texas” Dr. Larry Stein
PM “North Texas Vegetable Gardening” Dr. Jerry Parsons

NO HANDOUTS

Readings to be used to answer homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook: pages 5-1 to 5-48; pages 6-1 to 6-43; and 6-48 to 6-82

Lone Star Gardening: Keep Tomatoes Coming Longer"
Homework: Week 4

August 23 – Week 5:

ALL DAY “Turfgrass” Dr. Jim McAfee

Readings to be used to answer homework questions:

Master Gardener Handbook: Chapter 8, pgs 8-1 through 8-29;

Lone Star Gardening: "Worry-free Wildflowers That Will Flower in the City"

August 30 – Week 6:

AM “Rain Gardens and Storm Water” Dr. Fouad Jaber
Handout1 Handout2

PM “Rainwater Harvesting” Dr. Dotty Woodson

Handout1

Readings to be used to answer homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook, Chapter 3 (12 pages);
“Rainwater Harvesting: Raingardens” L-5482 [Same as AM Handout 1];
“Rainwater Harvesting” (Urban Solutions Center);
“Rainwater Harvesting” B-6153

"Texas Rain Garden Plant List" by Dr. Dotty Woodson
“Making a Rain Barrel” L-5518 [Same as PM Handout 1]

Suggested Reading 4

Homework: Week 6

September 6 – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY – NO CLASS

September 13 – Week 7:

Location: The Summit at Central Park, 2975 Explanade, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
ALL DAY "Trees: Selection, Care, Utilization" Steve Houser and his team, Sarah Brackin and Bryan White

Reading/s to be used with homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook: Chapter 7: pgs 7-35 to 7-41;

Lone Star Gardening: Some First Class Fruit Trees

HOMEWORK: Week 7

HANDOUTS:
Handout1 Handout2 Handout3 Handout4 Handout5 Handout6 Handout7 Handout8 Handout9 Handout9a Handout10 Handout11 Handout12 Handout13 Handout14 Handout15 Handout16 Handout17 Handout18 Handout19 Handout20 Handout21 Handout22 Handout23

September 20 – Week 8:

ALL DAY “Introduction to Entomology and Pest Control
For Master Gardeners” Dr. Mike Merchant

Readings to be used to answer homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook: Chapter 4, pgs 4-1 to 4-23;

Lone Star Gardening "Preventing Headaches of High Maintenance"

Lone Star Gardening "Some Effective Ways to Protect Your Houseplants from Pesty Insects"

Handout 1 Handout 2 Handout 3

Homework : Week 8

September 27 – Week 9:

ALL DAY “Earth-Kind™ Plant Pathology” Dr. Kevin Ong

Readings to be used to answer homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook: Chapter 4, pgs 4-20 through 4-54

Lone Star Gardening: "Preventing and Controlling Diseases in the Vegetable Garden"

Homework: Week 9

October 4 – Week 10:

Location: Southwest Wholesale Nursery – Map provided in class

ALL DAY “WaterWise/Earth-Kind Shrubs” Dale Groom

Reading/s to be used with homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook: pages 7-9 to 7-21 and pages 7-42 to 7-60

Reading 1 Reading2

Homework: Week 10

October 11 – Week 11:

AM “Soils” Dr. John Sloan

PM: 1 – 2:30 “Vermicomposting” Marcia Borders

Worm Glossary
Predators
Projects
References
Indoor Composting
TCEQ
Troubleshooting
Red Wigglers
Worm Digest

2:45 – 4:00 “Shade Gardening” Dean Brown

Readings to be used with homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook:Chapter 2, Pgs. 2-1 to 2-30

Keep your Soil Balanced

Shade Gardening Tips

Homework: Week 11

October 18 – Week 12:

AM “ Landscape Design” Janet Fodge
PM “Earth-Kind™ and WaterWise Landscape Design
Workshop” Janet Fodge

Readings to be used with homework questions:

Texas Master Gardener Handbook: Chapter 7, Pgs 7-1 through 7-35 and pgs 7-42 through 7-63

Lone Star Gardening: Autumn Leaves

Homework: Week 12

October 25 - Week 13:

ALL DAY Last day of class; Wrap Up; Surveys: Help

Desk; Projects, Final Exam and FUN! FUN!

2010 Master Gardener Training School Information:

Thank you for your interest in training for the Dallas County Master Gardener Program!

The purpose of this program is to support and assist Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Dallas County in providing information on research-based horticultural information to the community. While participants will benefit personally in this training, it should be understood that the principal criterion for acceptance is your availability and willingness to volunteer to assist county residents with their horticulture issues.
Specifically, the training covers best practices for the proper environmental and cultural activities to be applied in the cultivation and management of ornamental and flowering plants, the production and care of vegetable gardens, the production and care of fruits and nuts, and the care and maintenance of lawns, turf, and landscape plants. Click on this link to view the 2010 school curriculum. Texas AgriLife Extension Service Staff and guest lecturers will conduct class lectures.

The 2010 training will consist of 13 classes, held on Mondays. The first class date is July 26, 2010 and the last date is October 25, 2010. There is no class on Labor Day. The classes meet from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with time off for breaks and lunch. This will be a total of 78 hours of training. Please note that you cannot miss more than one class, for any reason, and the first and last classes must be attended without exception.

The Master Gardener Training Program fee for 2010 is $175.00. (Do not send the course fee until you receive written notification that you have been accepted into the program.) The Texas Master Gardener Handbook is provided. Most classes are held at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Dallas County Office at 10056 Marsh Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229, although others will be at varying locations.

All applicants must attend the required Showcase/Orientation on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The orientation is scheduled from 1:00 to 3:30 pm at the Texas AgriLife Extension offices at 10056 Marsh Lane, Suite B-101, Dallas, Texas 75229.

After completing the 78 hours of training you must contribute a minimum of 72 hours of approved volunteer work through the Texas AgriLife Extension Service-Dallas County and the Dallas County Master Gardener program during the twelve months following the instruction period. Thirty-six hours of your volunteer work during the first year will consist of answering gardening questions received on the Dallas County Master Gardener Help Desk located at Texas AgriLife Extension Service Dallas County Office at 10056 Marsh Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229. You must be in a position to commit enough time during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm to fulfill this requirement. The remainder of the volunteer work must be completed on Texas AgriLife Extension Service/Dallas County Master Gardener approved projects, events or other activities within Dallas County.

After completing the 78 hours of training and 72 hours of volunteer work, you will be certified as a Dallas County Master Gardener. You will also have opportunities to participate in horticulture educational programs at schools, make presentations through our Speakers Bureau, and participate in plant clinics. For additional information about Dallas County Master Gardeners, refer to the website at www.dallascountymastergardeners.org.

Of course, you are not limited to 72 hours of volunteer time; you are welcomed, even encouraged, to contribute as many hours as you wish! Our interest in selecting individuals for this volunteer program goes beyond the first year of training. We need people who are willing to commit to continued participation as experienced Dallas County Master Gardeners through periodic re-certification.

Applications must be received by mail, fax, or email by Friday, May 28, 2010. We ask you to download and print the Application, Questionnaire and Pest Control Recommendation Policy forms or call the Help Desk 214-904-3053 to request the forms. You would then mail the application to the below address, fax it to the number below, or email it to Dale Groom.

Dale Groom, Extension Horticulturist
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Dallas County Master Gardener Program Coordinator
10056 Marsh Lane, Suite B-101
Dallas, TX 75229-6071
214-904-3050 (Office)
214-904-3080 (FAX)
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Please note: A background check will be conducted on those accepted into the program.

If you have friends interested in participating in this program, please have them contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Service-Dallas County office at 214-904-3053, or the website www.dallascountymastergardeners.org for further information.

Sincerely,
Dale Groom, Extension Horticulturist
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Dallas County Master Gardener Program, Coordinator