CLASS 1 - INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Master Gardener Basic Training
HOMEWORK - Read the corresponding chapter before class. You will occasionally be given an example resident question to answer as homework - we will discuss it at the beginning of the next class.
FINAL EXAM - This take-home, open-book test includes multiple choice and short answers.
Final Exam Part 1 Final Exam Part 2
Final Exam must be turned in to the Summit County Extension Office by 4:00 p.m.. on Wednesday, November 8.
FINAL PROJECT - Choose a short presentation OR portfolio project.
Horticulture Presentation
Horticulture Presentation Instructions
Horticulture Portfolio
Horticulture Portfolio Instructions
Class Presentations
Native Butterfly Garden in Ohio - Sharon Martis
Garlic Grown in a Home Garden - Margaret Medzie
Are There Invasive Species in Your Backyard? - Mark Seevers
A Low Cost Approach to Extending the Growing Season in Ohio - Kelsey Jordan
Medicinal Gardens - Stephanie Tate
Local Foods for Backyard Birds - Julie Picha
The Poisonous Backyard - Mary Blumberg
Anatomy of Roses Timeline of Roses
Why do we Treat our Soil Like Dirt? - Sally Goodall
CLASS 2 - SOILS & COMPOST
Soil Science Foundations for Master Gardener Volunteers
CLASS 3 - BOTANY & PLANT ID
CLASS 4 - ENTOMOLOGY
CLASS 5 - WOODY ORNAMENTAL & BACKYARD WILDLIFE
CLASS 6 - URBAN AGRICULTURE & VEGETABLES
Volunteer Standards of Behavior: Master Gardener Volunteers
CLASS 7 - URBAN AGRICULTURE/VEGETABLES/FRUIT
Ten Ways to a Better Veggie Garden/Air and Sunlight Can Reduce Disease
Vegetable Worksheets/Johnny's Seed Catalog
Know Your Seed Catalog Worksheet
CLASS 8 - POLLINATORS & LAWNS
CLASS 9 - INVASIVES/NATIVE PLANTS & INSECTS
Tree of Heaven vs. Sumac Identification
Adding Natives to Your Landscape
Spotting the Spot? - The Spotted Lanternfly
CLASS 10 - INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Integrated Pest Management for Master Gardeners
CLASS 11 - PLANT PROPAGATION, HERBACEOUS ORNAMENTALS & HOUSEPLANTS
Handouts: Annuals & Perennials
CLASS 12 - PESTICIDE SAFETY/HOUSEPLANTS
Safety! Reading Pesticide Labels
CLASS 13 - MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP & THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE
CLASS 14 - DIAGNOSTICS & HORTICULTURE RESEARCH