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2003 Master Gardener Programs
Winter 2003
Maryland Master Gardener Training
New Master Gardener trainees completed classes held during February and March at the LaPlata Cooperative Extension Office. Training topics included: basic horticulture; Chesapeake Bay pollution; lawn care; pond management; composting; native plants; gardening info on the WWW; landscaping; and an edible landscape. New graduating Master Gardeners will now begin completing additional volunteer Master Gardener training and volunteer hours requirements.
Spring 2003
Charles County Fairground Landscape Vision Plan
Master Gardeners completed a "Landscape Vision Plan" for landscaping the Charles County Fairgrounds. Participating Master Gardeners were: Jeff Bossart and Jamie Dodge (visual aids--trees and shrubs); Deborah Carpenter (research--annuals); Judy Nathan (research--bulbs); Ashley Remik (environmental horticultural methods); Ralph Smith (hardscape/site analysis); Kathy Trimble (stormwater/aquatic ponds); Dorothy Troescher (research--perennials); Erica Wilhelm (research--time line); Sharon Zimmer (research--turf and groundcovers); and Joan Crownover (project lead and editor). The Landscape Vision Plan included both a 3'x4' landscape layout and accompanying book with specific suggestions and directions. It was presented to the Charles County Fair Board by Joan Crownover in June 2003.
Home and Garden Show
Charles County Master Gardeners setup and maintained an educational booth at the annual Charles County Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show. Participants were
For more information, contact Marcia Wakefield
Last updated: 08/10/2008
