1. ORIENTATION 2010 Master Gardener Class University of Tennessee Extension Shelby County Tennessee
MISSION: The
Tennessee Master Gardener Program promotes environmental stewardship through a network of volunteers
who provide information and education to Tennessee communities
in home gardening and related areas.

3. ORIENTATION 2010 Master Gardener Class University of Tennessee Extension Shelby County Tennessee
November 7, 2009

4. CLASS ADMINISTRATION Chris Cooper, Horticulture Program Agent
Mary Wade, Horticulture Program Assistant, MG 1995
Training Coordinators:
Sheila and David Sojourner, Master Gardeners, 2004/2003
Facilitators:
Tuesday Evening Betty Carroll Master Gardener 2009
Patsy Courtright Master Gardener 2008
Tod Holtzclaw Master Gardener 2009
Wednesday Morning Sarah Coleman Master Gardener 2008
Kandi Reilly Master Gardener 2009
Donna Stringer Master Gardener 2008
Mentoring Program:
Linda Overton Phillips, Master Gardener 1999

5. What is the Master Gardener Program?
Concept originated in Washington State in 1972 by a county extension office
Purpose was to recruit and train gardeners to assist them with home gardening questions
From the original 120 gardeners trained in 1973, we now have over 94,865 across the country
Tennessee has about 2, active Master Gardeners in counties
Shelby County has 403 active MGs

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Memphis Area Master Gardener Association
MEMPHIS
What do Master Gardeners DO ?
Examples of Activities
Educational Programs
Community Service

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Youth Plant Camp

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Education and Landscaping
for
Habitat for Humanity Homes

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Community Project for City of Memphis

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Plant A Row

11. UT Extension Shelby County Tennessee Spring Cleanup at Oaklawn

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Lichterman
Nature Center
Greenhouse

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Weekend
Gardening
Seminars

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Restoration at Davies Manor

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Memphis Zoo Greenhouse

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What can I Expect from the Class ?
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
THE COURSE:
Sessions
Subjects
Student Materials
Supplementary Materials
Field Trips
Breaks

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What Does UT Expect of Me ?
Policies and Procedures
Attendance
Volunteer Hours and CEUs
Self-Study Questions
Final Test
Certification and Graduation

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SHELBY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
REQUIREMENT
EXCEPTIONS
Turn in Policies & Procedures Signature Sheet
None
Turn in Policies & Procedures Study Questions
Attend all class sessions and Field Trips
Two absences, if approved by Extension
Turn in all Study Questions by the last Class Session
Complete final exam with a grade of at least 70%
Complete a Minimum of 20 Hours Community Service
Complete a Minimum of 20 Hours Extension Office Service
Complete 8 Continuing Education Unit Hours
Turn in all Hours of Volunteer Service by August 1, 2010

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RULES AND REGS
Nametag
Sign-in
Cell Phones, Beeper, Pagers
No Smoking in Agricenter
Personal Info
Website
Severe Weather: snow, tornado, etc.

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21. AGRICENTER, INTERNATIONAL
To Germantown Road
To Walnut Grove Road T O S U H P A R K I N G L
North Parking Lots
South Parking Lot
Shelby Co.
Extension
is Located in
B’ Wing
‘C’ Wing
AGRICENTER, INTERNATIONAL
7777 Walnut Grove Rd
Classes will be
held in the
Banquet Room
Ducks
Unlimited
Red Barn
Farmers’
Market

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QUESTIONS ?
You must cancel by November 27 to receive fee refund.