Apply now for Master Gardener training in Topsham
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties is accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins 1–4:30 p.m. March 30 at the Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road.
Classes meet weekly through June 8, then resume from late August through October.
Participants receive more than 50 hours of in-depth, research-based training from UMaine Extension experts on a variety of gardening and food system topics, including soil science, growing fruits and vegetables, composting, food security and garden pest control. Trained volunteers provide 40 hours of their time, choosing from a variety of community projects, to complete certification.
The $220 per-person program fee includes all materials. Limited financial assistance is available. Apply online by Feb. 15. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Lynne Holland, 207.581.8204, 800.287.1458 (in Maine), lynne.holland@maine.edu.