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How Do You Become a Master Gardener?

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What is a master gardener? Someone who loves gardening, has a strong interest in helping others improve their gardens, and is willing to volunteer on projects.  Iowa State Uniersity offers training classes every fall semester starting Sept. 1. 

During this hour of of Talk of Iowa Charity Nebbe talks with Iowa State University Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Denny Shrock about what it means to become a master gardener and his work with ISU to help other gardeners get the best yields each year. 

Extension Horticulurist Richard Jauron, and DNR District Forester Mike Vitosh also join the conversation and talk about how to get involved in the upcoming home demonstration garden field days at ISU Farms, and answer listener questions. 

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Horticulture
Charity Nebbe is the host of IPR's Talk of Iowa
Lindsey Moon is IPR's Senior Digital Producer