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Farm Ops Master Gardener Training

  • Monday, April 5, 2021, 9:00 AM - Wednesday, April 28@ 4:00 PM
  • Monday, May 3, 2021, 9:00 AM - Friday, May 28@ 4:00 PM

Open to Transitioning Service Members and Veterans

Online Master Gardener Training:

  • Monday-Thursday, April 5th - April 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Online class instruction from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
  • 1 hour lunch followed by online Farm Ops project work from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Practicum for Master Gardeners:

  • Monday-Thursday, May 3rd - May 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Practice applications will take place in person in the Watertown Mission Garden and/or other horticulture related businesses. 
  • Where necessary, practicums can be adapted to individual service member availability. 
  • COVID-19 protocols will be required and adhered to. 

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Skill sets obtained from the classroom and hands-on learning will include:

  • How to identify plants, insects, and plant diseases.
  • Integrated pest management principles.
  • Planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, fruit, vegetables, turfgrass, and flowers.
  • Plant propagation methods.
  • Maintain healthy soil.
  • Landscaping principles.
  • Pruning methods.

Potential future employment opportunities include:

  • Landscaper
  • Nurseryman
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Gardener
  • Greenhouse Operator
  • Fruit, Vegetable, or Tree Farmer

Last updated February 19, 2021