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Montana Master Gardener

Montana State University
P.O. Box 173140
Bozeman MT, 59717-3140

Tel: (406) 994-6523
Fax: (406) 994-1848
E-mail: toby.day@montana.edu
Location: 312 Leon Johnson

Extension Horticulture Specialist/Montana Master Gardener Coordinator:

Toby Day

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Level 1 Master Gardener

The Level 1 Master Gardener course is commonly an eight-week 16+ hour course often taught by local Extension agents, plant professionals, and Master Gardener volunteers. You will receive the Montana Master Gardener Handbook and other informative handouts pertaining to the class at the beginning of the Level 1 Master Gardener course. In the Level 1 Master Gardener course you will learn about:

Introduction to Montana State University Extension and the Master Gardener program
Soils and fertility (N-P-K-Fe)
Plant growth and development
Vegetable gardening
Growing small fruit
Growing and caring for flowers
Trees, shrubs, vines and pruning
Lawns and irrigation
Composting
Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Following the completion of the Level 1 Master Gardener course, you will be required to pass an open-book exam and fulfill your volunteer commitment of a minimum of 20 hours. The cost, time and location will be determined by the county Extension agent or Master Gardener coordinator. To learn more about Master Gardener in your county or Reservation click here.