Experienced Master Gardeners share their knowledge with incoming students.

To enrich our 2022 OSU Extension Service Master Gardener training, we ventured into the garden and offered 36 hands-on workshops for Master Gardener trainees. Nineteen garden-focused topics were presented, which ranged from ‘Insect Identification’ to ‘Gardening for Wildlife.” The workshops were made possible thanks to a team of experienced Master Gardener volunteers who developed and delivered the engaging hands-on instruction. Class slots were filled by 388 students. Participants shared their appreciation for the hands-on opportunity: “The instructors were top-notch”, “I loved being in the garden, seeing plant pests and diseases up close.” These science-based workshops support OSU Master Gardener volunteers serving as effective community educators, guiding Oregonians in sustainable and successful gardening practices.

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