Master Gardeners are dedicated individuals who train in horticulture under Extension faculty and then serve as volunteers in the community teaching research based information and the principles of Florida-friendly landscaping. Projects include assisting residents with their landscape problems, giving presentations to groups and maintaining demonstration gardens.
Applications are due Nov. 1. The selection process includes interviews and takes place in November. The training course is scheduled to begin in January 2016. The class will meet on Thursdays for 15 consecutive weeks from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County located at 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. Applications and further information are available at http://santarosa.ifas.ufl.edu/lng/santa-rosa-master-gardeners/become-a-santa-rosa-master-gardener/. For more information please contact Mary Derrick at 623-3868 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays or via email at maryd@santarosa.fl.gov.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: 2016 UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa Master Gardener training