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Become a Master Gardener and share your gardening knowledge with others.

What is a Master Gardener?	A Master Gardener is a trained volunteer who has completed the required educational component and volunteer time.  Master Gardeners share their gardening knowledge with others.
What do Master Gardeners do?	Man advice clinics Answer telephone or email inquiries Organize educational programs Make Horticultural presentations Write Media articles
Why become a Master Gardener?	Provide valuable service to your community Increase your gardening knowledge Network and share ideas Develop communication, presentation and leadership skills Participate in technical updates and ongoing educational activities
How to become a Master Gardener?	Complete Contact Us info on Home Page Write a short eligibility test and take part in an interview Complete Educational component Volunteer
What is the Educational Component?	Complete specified online courses from University of Guelph http://www.guelphhort.com Nova Scotia Agricultural College www.nsac.ca/cde/courses/De/Master-Gardener/ontario.asp OR Complete Self-study program and write a Certification exam You have 3 years to complete the educational   component.  Until that time, you are called a Master Gardener in Training (MGiT)
What is the Volunteer Commitment?	Master Gardeners are required to give 20 advice hours and 10 administrative hours per year.