We are now accepting applications for the 2010 Master Gardener Class. The Williamson County Extension office conducts the Master Garden training on an annual basis beginning in January and ending in March. The classes are alternated annually between day and night. For 2010, the classes are offered on consecutive Tuesday mornings beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., starting January 12th and ending March 30th. Classes are held at the
Williamson County Ag Expo Park at 4215 Long Lane in Franklin.
Please go to:
Williamson County Extension Website to obtain information and an application.
Click on the Master Gardener Class link on the left.
There are twelve, three-hour sessions offered on a variety of horticultural topics for the homeowner, landscape professional or horticultural enthusiast. We also offer a couple of optional out-of-class educational activities. Becoming a Williamson County Master Gardener requires the completion of at least 40 hours of training, followed by volunteer work with the University of Tennessee Extension and the Williamson County Master Gardener Association for 40 hours. The cost of the class is $100, which covers all class materials. Enrollment is limited, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Subject matter provided in the Master Gardener training includes:
- Soils and Fertility
- Insect and Disease Problems
- Lawn and Turf Management
- Fruit Trees and Small Fruit
- Vegetable Gardening
- Herbaceous Ornamentals
- Woody Ornamentals
- Weed Control
- Landscape Design
- Basic Botany
- Herbs
A complete list of classes will be handed out the first night of class.
The Extension office begins in December accepting applications. You may mail your application or bring it to their office. Information about this class goes to media contacts after about a week if it is not full by then. If you have any questions, please see the University of Tennessee Extension website or call the Extension office at 790-5721 or email Mike Smith at msmith43@utk.edu.
All programs of the Extension are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or veteran status. 
