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Barry County Extension
206 West Court Street
Hastings, Michigan
49058-1824
United States

Email Address: msue08@msu.edu
Phone: (269) 945-1388
Fax: (269) 948-3323
 
Master Gardener Program

Are you interested in learning more about growing and caring for flowers, vegetables, fruits, houseplants, lawn care, perennials and more? Or perhaps you are a great gardener, but would like to brush up on pruning trees and landscape plants. Do you like to get involved in community activities with other folks with similar interests? If so, the Master Gardener Program is for you!

Classes include:
Introduction to Plant Science
Soils for Plant Growth
Flower Gardening
Household Pests & Wildlife
Indoor Plants & Their Care
Lawn Establishment & Care
Integrated Pest Management
Growing Small Fruits and Tree Fruits
Vegetable Gardening
Woody Ornamentals
Integrated Pest Management/Water Quality

The cost of this 12-week course is $275 (subject to change) per person. A $25 (non-refundable) application fee is required and will be applied toward the total tuition fee. The tuition covers the course fee and an excellent resource manual (800 pages!).

This course is offered through MSU Extension-Barry County. Classes will be held in Hastings, MI, unless otherwise announced. Instructors are MSU Extension Educators as well as professionals in the horticulture industry.

A date has not yet been set for the next class session.  If you are interested in the next class, please send an email to Wendy Blakely at blakel13@msu.edu and ask to be notified when dates have been set.

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