These nineteen participants recently embarked on a journey to learn more about gardening in hopes of becoming certified Master Gardeners. The first leg of their journey began on August 29 when Bethany O’Rear, Regional Extension Agent and instructor, met with the class and began an intensive 12-week course which covered all aspects of gardening. After the course work is completed in December, participants will begin conducting the required 40 hours of approved volunteer service needed to become a Master Gardener. One of the main purposes of the Master Gardener Program is to work on community betterment projects.

We salute these interns for all their hard work and look forward to working with them for many years to come!

Our next Master Gardener Class will be offered in the late summer of 2021. For more information about the Master Gardener program, please visit: www.aces.edu/mg. To learn more about what all is going on at the St. Clair County Extension Office be sure to “like” our Facebook page, “St. Clair County, Alabama Extension Office,” visit our webpage, www.aces.edu/StClair or visit one of our Extension Kiosks located at both the Moody & Springville libraries and on the lower level of the Courthouse in Pell City. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome!