Master Gardeners

If you have a problem plant or bug, you may bring it to the office in an airtight container.  Be prepared to provide information about the problem.  A Master Gardener will contact you -- or for quicker results, call ahead to confirm someone will be in to assist you:  563.583.6496.

MASTER GARDENER TRAINING 2012
We are now accepting applications for the 2012 Master Gardener training program. During the training several current Master Gardeners and Extension specialists will be on hand to answer questions and deliver training sessions about houseplants, vegetables, and herbaceous ornamentals.  Other sessions will be brought to the Dubuque County Extension Conference Center through Adobe Connect distance learning technology including sessions about botany and soils, landscape plants, entomology, fruit culture, turf grass, and landscape design.  One class will be held at Iowa State University Campus in Ames. 

The first class will be held on January 12, 2012. Review the full training schedule

If registered by December 15th, the charge for the class is $150 including all sessions and materials.  Late registration fee is $175 from Dec. 16th through Dec. 31st.  All first-year Master Gardeners who complete their requirements and 40 hours of service will get a $25 rebate at the end of the year.

To register please complete the registration form and submit payment by December 15th to avoid any late fees.  To request more information contact the Dubuque County Extension Office at 563-583-6496.

MASTER GARDENER HOURS 

  • March -- Mondays 6-8 pm
  • April through September
    Mondays 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Thursdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • October -- Thursdays 1-4 pm
  • November through February ----The hours will vary. You may call in advance and the office staff will provide you with the Master Gardener hours for that week or you may leave a message for the Master Gardeners. You may also drop off a sample at the front desk at any time between the hours of 9:00 to 4:00, Monday through THURSDAY. The Master Gardeners will answer your questions promptly within their weekly office hours.  

MASTER GARDENERS NEWSLETTER

 

UPCOMING EVENTS   More information coming on these events will be available as they come closer.

  • 2012 Master Gardener training starts - January 12, 2012

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

  1.  Master Gardeners Summer Webnar Series  4th Tuesday fo each month - May through August.   TIME  6:30 - 8:30 PM  Webinar topics will highlight management of invasive palnt species(weeds) and discuss viable native plants for use in the landscape.  Open to the gardening public who want more horticultural information. 
  2. Tour Of Gardens   Come and tour the gardens of Master Gardeners and other gardeners who open their yards for all of us to view.  The gardens are open in and around the Dubuque area.  It is a wonderful way to get new ideas for our own homes.

USEFUL LINKS 

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