Resources for Active Linn County Master Gardeners

NEW! Click to view the 2013 MG Training Schedule. All Master Gardeners are encouraged to attend any session to refresh their knowledge of certain topics!

Important Links & Documents

2013 Linn Co. MG Project List/Calendar

Online Volunteer Reporting System (VRS): We are encouraging all Master Gardeners to track their volunteer hours online. Thank you!

Volunteer Hours Log Sheet: Use this document if you prefer to tally your volunteer hours on a hard copy.

Reimbursement form

2013 Master Gardener Class Material

Week 1: Botany Basics

Week 2: Landscape Plant ID website and Soils: Part 1 & Part 2

Week 3: Weeds: Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3 and Composting: Part 1 & Part 2

Week 4: Pruning Ornamentals: Part 1 & Part 2 and Small Fruits: Strawberries, Blueberries & Raspberries

Week 5: Plant Pathology and Pesticide Safety

Week 6: IPM: Part 1 & Part 2 and Lawns: Practical Lawn Establishment & Renovation, Maintaining a Healthy Lawn

Week 7: Basic Entomology & Plant Problem Diagnosis

Week 8: Household Pests: Handout and Presentation & Plant Propagation

Week 9: Vegetable Gardening and Gardening for Wildlife & Prevention/Control of Wildlife

Week 10: Tree Fruits &  Pruning

FINAL EXAM 2013 (PDF)  or   FINAL EXAM 2013 (Microsoft Word)

**Master Gardener certification is valid for one year. After one year, Master Gardeners must take qualified recertification courses in order to continue as an active, certified Master Gardener. Please contact the Linn Co. Extension Office at 541-967-3871 for more information.