Garland speaks about Master Gardener program on WABI
Kate Garland, a horticulturist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, visited WABI (Channel 5) to speak about the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program. “The mission of the program is to train the public in research-based horticulture information, and we ask them after the training to bring their education out to the public either through an educational program or through food security programing such as Maine Harvest for Hunger,” Garland said. “And they donate a lot of time and energy back to the public that way.” Winter/spring training sessions begin in February at several locations around the state. Garland said the program attracts a diverse population and is open to anyone regardless of their gardening experience.