Master Gardener Advanced Training Level II in Weed ID and Control

Title: Weed Identification and Control – 2008

Location: Central Maryland (Anne Arundel and Prince George's Counties)

- Maryland Dept. of Agriculture
- ARS National Visitor Center Beltsville
- 4H Center in College Park

Dates: Tuesdays, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, and Sept. 9.

Time: 9:30 am - 3 pm

Instructor: Betty Marose, Extension Specialist

Registration Fee: $115;

Required text: Weeds of the Northeast, by Richard Uva, Joseph C. Neal and Joseph M. DiTomaso. (discounted price-$25)

Registration Deadline: March 31, 2008

Class Limit: 25

Course Description: How to identify and control weeds is a topic of great concern (even fascination) for Master Gardeners, so we’re again offering a multi part course that will really “get to the root” of weeds. We’ll be discussing the entire scope of weeds in the landscape, fields, turf, and forest and what controls are available and recommended. We’ll also learn the biology of weeds, their lifecycles, and how to set up a garden or turf situation to minimize weed infiltration. Field walks or hands-on ID will be included every day.

Course will take place over a six month period so that participants can see the widest possible variety of weeds as well as understand what the same weeds look like in different seasons and at different stages.

There will be a strong component on weed control, both mechanical, IPM and chemical. Betty is very knowledgeable in this area and can help us untangle and understand a lot of information. Nowhere else will you get such comprehensive and accurate information on controls- something MG’s are asked about constantly.

TO REGISTER: Use Registration form or just send your name, address, name of MG program you are working with, email address, phone number, and a check for $115 (or $140 if you’re ordering the textbook) made out to the University of Maryland. Mail to: MG Weeds Course, HGIC, 12005 Homewood Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042.

For more information, contact Robin Hessey

Last updated: 03/11/2008