Master Gardener Training to be held this fall
Become an Iowa Master Gardener by completing the core training course this fall at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska County office. Gardeners will learn best practices for choosing plants, designing gardens, and managing pests.
Classes start on September 29; are from 6:30-9:30pm with an orientation class on September 15. Classes run for nine weeks and include one Saturday class on ISU campus on October 10 or 24, 2015.
Those interested in applying for the course can contact the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street Oskaloosa; www.extension.iastate.edu/Mahaska; email xmahaska@iastate.edu or by phone at 641-673-5841. Application deadline is September 11, 2015. The three-month course fee is $195.00.